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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.66, 323.19 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.66, 323.19 and 107.34 is: 160.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.66 : 323.19 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.66/323.19 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.66x = 323.19 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.66x = 34,691.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,691.21/215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.86

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