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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 489.31 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 489.31 and 106.79 is: 160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 489.31 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/489.31 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 489.31 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 52,250.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,250.70/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.20

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