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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.60, 489.95 and 107.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.60, 489.95 and 107.15 is: 160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.60 : 489.95 = 107.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.60/489.95 = 107.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.60x = 489.95 × 107.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.60x = 52,497.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,497.61/326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.74

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