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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.39, 485.16 and 106.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.39, 485.16 and 106.97 is: 160.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.39 : 485.16 = 106.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.39/485.16 = 106.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.39x = 485.16 × 106.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.39x = 51,895.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,895.14/323.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.47

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