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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.65, 486.51 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.65, 486.51 and 162.45 is: 243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.65 : 486.51 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.65/486.51 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.65x = 486.51 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.65x = 79,031.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,031.12/324.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.44

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