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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.44, 323.04 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.44, 323.04 and 107.20 is: 160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.44 : 323.04 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.44/323.04 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.44x = 323.04 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.44x = 34,629.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,629.89/215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.74

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