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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.42, 488.20 and 109.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.42, 488.20 and 109.14 is: 163.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.42 : 488.20 = 109.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.42/488.20 = 109.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.42x = 488.20 × 109.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.42x = 53,282.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,282.15/325.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.73

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