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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.34, 487.95 and 108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.34, 487.95 and 108.86 is: 163.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.34 : 487.95 = 108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.34/487.95 = 108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.34x = 487.95 × 108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.34x = 53,118.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,118.24/325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.27

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