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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.06, 487.58 and 108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.06, 487.58 and 108.62 is: 162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.06 : 487.58 = 108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.06/487.58 = 108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.06x = 487.58 × 108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.06x = 52,960.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,960.94/325.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.93

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