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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.50, 489.74 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.50, 489.74 and 110.08 is: 165.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.50 : 489.74 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.50/489.74 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.50x = 489.74 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.50x = 53,910.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,910.58/326.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.12

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