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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.93, 487.59 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.93, 487.59 and 162.93 is: 244.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.93 : 487.59 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.93/487.59 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.93x = 487.59 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.93x = 79,443.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,443.04/324.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.49

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