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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.17, 483.08 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.17, 483.08 and 105.72 is: 158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.17 : 483.08 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.17/483.08 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.17x = 483.08 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.17x = 51,071.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,071.22/322.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.52

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