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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.02, 487.09 and 162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.02, 487.09 and 162.82 is: 244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.02 : 487.09 = 162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.02/487.09 = 162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.02x = 487.09 × 162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.02x = 79,307.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,307.99/325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.01

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