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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.98, 323.90 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.98, 323.90 and 107.74 is: 161.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.98 : 323.90 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.98/323.90 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.98x = 323.90 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.98x = 34,896.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,896.99/215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.58

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