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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.34, 487.94 and 163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.34, 487.94 and 163.07 is: 244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.34 : 487.94 = 163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.34/487.94 = 163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.34x = 487.94 × 163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.34x = 79,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,565.12/325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.56

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