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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.17, 487.71 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.17, 487.71 and 162.72 is: 244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.17 : 487.71 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.17/487.71 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.17x = 487.71 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.17x = 79,360.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,360.17/325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.06

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