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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.09, 487.52 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.09, 487.52 and 162.66 is: 243.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.09 : 487.52 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.09/487.52 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.09x = 487.52 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.09x = 79,299.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,299.19/325.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.93

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