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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.23, 487.63 and 162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.23, 487.63 and 162.82 is: 244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.23 : 487.63 = 162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.23/487.63 = 162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.23x = 487.63 × 162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.23x = 79,395.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,395.92/325.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.12

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