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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.14, 486.46 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.14, 486.46 and 162 is: 243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.14 : 486.46 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.14/486.46 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.14x = 486.46 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.14x = 78,806.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,806.52/324.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.12

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