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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.14, 487.78 and 108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.14, 487.78 and 108.71 is: 163.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.14 : 487.78 = 108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.14/487.78 = 108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.14x = 487.78 × 108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.14x = 53,026.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,026.02/325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.09

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