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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.43, 487.99 and 108.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.43, 487.99 and 108.94 is: 163.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.43 : 487.99 = 108.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.43/487.99 = 108.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.43x = 487.99 × 108.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.43x = 53,160.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,160.14/325.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.35

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