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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.22, 487.98 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.22, 487.98 and 163.02 is: 244.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.22 : 487.98 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.22/487.98 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.22x = 487.98 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.22x = 79,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,550.50/325.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.61

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