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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.79, 488.75 and 106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.79, 488.75 and 106.43 is: 159.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.79 : 488.75 = 106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.79/488.75 = 106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.79x = 488.75 × 106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.79x = 52,016.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,016.20/325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.66

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