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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.10, 489.19 and 106.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.10, 489.19 and 106.65 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.10 : 489.19 = 106.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.10/489.19 = 106.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.10x = 489.19 × 106.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.10x = 52,172.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,172.11/326.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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