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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.60, 488.20 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.60, 488.20 and 109.16 is: 163.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.60 : 488.20 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.60/488.20 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.60x = 488.20 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.60x = 53,291.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,291.91/325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.67

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