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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.76, 487.16 and 108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.76, 487.16 and 108.34 is: 162.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.76 : 487.16 = 108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.76/487.16 = 108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.76x = 487.16 × 108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.76x = 52,777.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,777.36/324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.51

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