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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.70, 482.55 and 159.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.70, 482.55 and 159.70 is: 239.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.70 : 482.55 = 159.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.70/482.55 = 159.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.70x = 482.55 × 159.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.70x = 77,063.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,063.24/321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.55

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