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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.59, 483.96 and 106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.59, 483.96 and 106.16 is: 159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.59 : 483.96 = 106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.59/483.96 = 106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.59x = 483.96 × 106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.59x = 51,376.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,376.66/322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.26

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