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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 487.35 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 487.35 and 162.64 is: 243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 487.35 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/487.35 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 487.35 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 79,263.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,263.21/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.83

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