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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.31, 322.97 and 106.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.31, 322.97 and 106.97 is: 160.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.31 : 322.97 = 106.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.31/322.97 = 106.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.31x = 322.97 × 106.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.31x = 34,548.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,548.10/215.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.46

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