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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.30, 487.72 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.30, 487.72 and 162.87 is: 244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.30 : 487.72 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.30/487.72 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.30x = 487.72 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.30x = 79,434.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,434.96/325.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.19

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