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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.10, 487.65 and 163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.10, 487.65 and 163.10 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.10 : 487.65 = 163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.10/487.65 = 163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.10x = 487.65 × 163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.10x = 79,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,535.72/325.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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