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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.99, 488.80 and 106.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.99, 488.80 and 106.54 is: 159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.99 : 488.80 = 106.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.99/488.80 = 106.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.99x = 488.80 × 106.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.99x = 52,076.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,076.75/325.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.75

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