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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.55, 486.72 and 105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.55, 486.72 and 105.17 is: 157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.55 : 486.72 = 105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.55/486.72 = 105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.55x = 486.72 × 105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.55x = 51,188.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,188.34/324.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.72

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