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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.03, 487.37 and 108.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.03, 487.37 and 108.49 is: 162.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.03 : 487.37 = 108.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.03/487.37 = 108.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.03x = 487.37 × 108.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.03x = 52,874.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,874.23/325.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.67

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