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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.66, 488.43 and 109.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.66, 488.43 and 109.21 is: 163.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.66 : 488.43 = 109.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.66/488.43 = 109.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.66x = 488.43 × 109.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.66x = 53,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,341.44/325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.79

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