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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.06, 487.35 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.06, 487.35 and 168.98 is: 253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.06 : 487.35 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.06/487.35 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.06x = 487.35 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.06x = 82,352.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,352.40/325.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.35

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