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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.58, 486.72 and 108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.58, 486.72 and 108.10 is: 162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.58 : 486.72 = 108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.58/486.72 = 108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.58x = 486.72 × 108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.58x = 52,614.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,614.43/324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.10

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