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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.26, 487.88 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.26, 487.88 and 162.81 is: 244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.26 : 487.88 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.26/487.88 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.26x = 487.88 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.26x = 79,430.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,430.93/325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.21

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