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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 487.56 and 108.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 487.56 and 108.63 is: 162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 487.56 = 108.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/487.56 = 108.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 487.56 × 108.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 52,961.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,961.21/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.92

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