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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.75, 323.17 and 107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.75, 323.17 and 107.31 is: 160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.75 : 323.17 = 107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.75/323.17 = 107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.75x = 323.17 × 107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.75x = 34,679.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,679.37/215.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.74

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