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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 484.40 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 484.40 and 106.52 is: 159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 484.40 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/484.40 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 484.40 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 51,598.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,598.29/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.79

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