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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.96, 487.12 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.96, 487.12 and 162.52 is: 243.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.96 : 487.12 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.96/487.12 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.96x = 487.12 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.96x = 79,166.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,166.74/324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.62

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