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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.74, 485.69 and 107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.74, 485.69 and 107.32 is: 161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.74 : 485.69 = 107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.74/485.69 = 107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.74x = 485.69 × 107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.74x = 52,124.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,124.25/323.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.01

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