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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.31, 487.95 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.31, 487.95 and 162.90 is: 244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.31 : 487.95 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.31/487.95 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.31x = 487.95 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.31x = 79,487.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,487.06/325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.35

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