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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.90, 488.79 and 109.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.90, 488.79 and 109.45 is: 164.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.90 : 488.79 = 109.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.90/488.79 = 109.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.90x = 488.79 × 109.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.90x = 53,495.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,495.62/325.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.15

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