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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.40, 487.92 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.40, 487.92 and 105.92 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.40 : 487.92 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.40/487.92 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.40x = 487.92 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.40x = 51,680.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,680.49/325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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