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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.19, 487.84 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.19, 487.84 and 108.72 is: 163.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.19 : 487.84 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.19/487.84 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.19x = 487.84 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.19x = 53,037.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,037.69/325.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.10

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