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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.85, 488.87 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.85, 488.87 and 109.44 is: 164.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.85 : 488.87 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.85/488.87 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.85x = 488.87 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.85x = 53,501.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,501.93/325.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.19

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