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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.11, 487.70 and 105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.11, 487.70 and 105.74 is: 158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.11 : 487.70 = 105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.11/487.70 = 105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.11x = 487.70 × 105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.11x = 51,569.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,569.40/325.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.62

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