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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.97, 484.56 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.97, 484.56 and 106.58 is: 159.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.97 : 484.56 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.97/484.56 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.97x = 484.56 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.97x = 51,644.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,644.40/322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.90

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