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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.90, 487.62 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.90, 487.62 and 162.72 is: 244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.90 : 487.62 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.90/487.62 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.90x = 487.62 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.90x = 79,345.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,345.53/324.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.22

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