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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.24, 487.71 and 105.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.24, 487.71 and 105.83 is: 158.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.24 : 487.71 = 105.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.24/487.71 = 105.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.24x = 487.71 × 105.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.24x = 51,611.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,611.91/325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.69

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