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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.57, 488.43 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.57, 488.43 and 106.18 is: 159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.57 : 488.43 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.57/488.43 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.57x = 488.43 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.57x = 51,861.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,861.50/325.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.29

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