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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.96, 489.06 and 109.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.96, 489.06 and 109.54 is: 164.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.96 : 489.06 = 109.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.96/489.06 = 109.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.96x = 489.06 × 109.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.96x = 53,571.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,571.63/325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.35

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