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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.67, 487.02 and 162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.67, 487.02 and 162.40 is: 243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.67 : 487.02 = 162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.67/487.02 = 162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.67x = 487.02 × 162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.67x = 79,092.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,092.05/324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.61

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