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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.73, 485.63 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.73, 485.63 and 107.26 is: 160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.73 : 485.63 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.73/485.63 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.73x = 485.63 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.73x = 52,088.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,088.67/323.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.90

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