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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.52, 324.90 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.52, 324.90 and 106.72 is: 160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.52 : 324.90 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.52/324.90 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.52x = 324.90 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.52x = 34,673.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,673.33/216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.14

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