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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 487.96 and 108.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 487.96 and 108.92 is: 163.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 487.96 = 108.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/487.96 = 108.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 487.96 × 108.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 53,148.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,148.60/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.37

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