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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.65, 488.51 and 109.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.65, 488.51 and 109.29 is: 163.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.65 : 488.51 = 109.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.65/488.51 = 109.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.65x = 488.51 × 109.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.65x = 53,387.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,387.09/325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.94

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