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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.45, 324.74 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.45, 324.74 and 106.76 is: 160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.45 : 324.74 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.45/324.74 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.45x = 324.74 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.45x = 34,670.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,670.32/216.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.18

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