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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.17, 484.69 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.17, 484.69 and 106.72 is: 160.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.17 : 484.69 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.17/484.69 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.17x = 484.69 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.17x = 51,723.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,723.16/323.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.05

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