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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.91, 486 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.91, 486 and 104.63 is: 156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.91 : 486 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.91/486 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.91x = 486 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.91x = 50,847.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,847.75/323.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.98

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