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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.75, 486.87 and 162.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.75, 486.87 and 162.39 is: 243.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.75 : 486.87 = 162.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.75/486.87 = 162.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.75x = 486.87 × 162.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.75x = 79,062.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,062.82/324.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.46

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