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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.17, 487.74 and 108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.17, 487.74 and 108.75 is: 163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.17 : 487.74 = 108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.17/487.74 = 108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.17x = 487.74 × 108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.17x = 53,041.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,041.73/325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.12

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