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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.17, 489.34 and 106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.17, 489.34 and 106.83 is: 160.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.17 : 489.34 = 106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.17/489.34 = 106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.17x = 489.34 × 106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.17x = 52,276.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,276.19/326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.28

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