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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.55, 488.39 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.55, 488.39 and 109.08 is: 163.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.55 : 488.39 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.55/488.39 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.55x = 488.39 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.55x = 53,273.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,273.04/325.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.64

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