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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.72, 482.10 and 159.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.72, 482.10 and 159.51 is: 239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.72 : 482.10 = 159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.72/482.10 = 159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.72x = 482.10 × 159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.72x = 76,899.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,899.77/321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.03

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