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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.70, 323.48 and 107.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.70, 323.48 and 107.46 is: 161.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.70 : 323.48 = 107.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.70/323.48 = 107.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.70x = 323.48 × 107.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.70x = 34,761.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,761.16/215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.16

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