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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.70, 485.60 and 107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.70, 485.60 and 107.21 is: 160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.70 : 485.60 = 107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.70/485.60 = 107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.70x = 485.60 × 107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.70x = 52,061.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,061.18/323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.83

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