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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.33, 487.96 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.33, 487.96 and 163.12 is: 244.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.33 : 487.96 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.33/487.96 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.33x = 487.96 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.33x = 79,596.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,596.04/325.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.66

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