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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.16, 486.14 and 159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.16, 486.14 and 159.53 is: 239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.16 : 486.14 = 159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.16/486.14 = 159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.16x = 486.14 × 159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.16x = 77,551.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,551.88/324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.24

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