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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.16, 323.76 and 107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.16, 323.76 and 107.76 is: 161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.16 : 323.76 = 107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.16/323.76 = 107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.16x = 323.76 × 107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.16x = 34,888.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,888.38/216.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.40

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