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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.65, 483.90 and 106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.65, 483.90 and 106.17 is: 159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.65 : 483.90 = 106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.65/483.90 = 106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.65x = 483.90 × 106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.65x = 51,375.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,375.66/322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.23

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