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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.61, 485.29 and 107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.61, 485.29 and 107.13 is: 160.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.61 : 485.29 = 107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.61/485.29 = 107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.61x = 485.29 × 107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.61x = 51,989.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,989.12/323.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.65

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