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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.56, 486.82 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.56, 486.82 and 108.16 is: 162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.56 : 486.82 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.56/486.82 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.56x = 486.82 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.56x = 52,654.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,654.45/324.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.23

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