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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.54, 488.26 and 109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.54, 488.26 and 109.10 is: 163.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.54 : 488.26 = 109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.54/488.26 = 109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.54x = 488.26 × 109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.54x = 53,269.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,269.17/325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.63

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