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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.79, 484.13 and 106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.79, 484.13 and 106.34 is: 159.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.79 : 484.13 = 106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.79/484.13 = 106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.79x = 484.13 × 106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.79x = 51,481.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,481.85/322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.49

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