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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.35, 487.53 and 163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.35, 487.53 and 163.11 is: 244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.35 : 487.53 = 163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.35/487.53 = 163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.35x = 487.53 × 163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.35x = 79,521.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,521.02/325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.42

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