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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.92, 486.78 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.92, 486.78 and 162.60 is: 243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.92 : 486.78 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.92/486.78 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.92x = 486.78 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.92x = 79,150.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,150.43/324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.60

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