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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.95, 487.45 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.95, 487.45 and 162.45 is: 243.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.95 : 487.45 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.95/487.45 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.95x = 487.45 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.95x = 79,186.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,186.25/324.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.69

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