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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.10, 487.38 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.10, 487.38 and 162.74 is: 243.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.10 : 487.38 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.10/487.38 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.10x = 487.38 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.10x = 79,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,316.22/325.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.97

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