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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.80, 487.23 and 162.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.80, 487.23 and 162.53 is: 243.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.80 : 487.23 = 162.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.80/487.23 = 162.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.80x = 487.23 × 162.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.80x = 79,189.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,189.49/324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.81

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