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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.74, 323.44 and 107.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.74, 323.44 and 107.47 is: 161.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.74 : 323.44 = 107.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.74/323.44 = 107.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.74x = 323.44 × 107.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.74x = 34,760.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,760.10/215.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.12

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