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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.17, 488.95 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.17, 488.95 and 109.60 is: 164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.17 : 488.95 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.17/488.95 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.17x = 488.95 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.17x = 53,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,587.42/326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.29

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