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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.23, 489.18 and 109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.23, 489.18 and 109.78 is: 164.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.23 : 489.18 = 109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.23/489.18 = 109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.23x = 489.18 × 109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.23x = 53,702.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,702.18/326.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.61

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