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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.63, 488.49 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.63, 488.49 and 109.16 is: 163.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.63 : 488.49 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.63/488.49 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.63x = 488.49 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.63x = 53,323.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,323.57/325.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.76

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