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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.96, 487.49 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.96, 487.49 and 108.51 is: 162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.96 : 487.49 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.96/487.49 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.96x = 487.49 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.96x = 52,897.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,897.00/324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.78

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