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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.53, 483.87 and 106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.53, 483.87 and 106.10 is: 159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.53 : 483.87 = 106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.53/483.87 = 106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.53x = 483.87 × 106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.53x = 51,338.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,338.61/322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.17

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