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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.10, 487.71 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.10, 487.71 and 108.68 is: 163.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.10 : 487.71 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.10/487.71 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.10x = 487.71 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.10x = 53,001.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,001.88/325.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.04

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