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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.95, 482.91 and 105.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.95, 482.91 and 105.51 is: 158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.95 : 482.91 = 105.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.95/482.91 = 105.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.95x = 482.91 × 105.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.95x = 50,951.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,951.83/321.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.26

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