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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.37, 487.72 and 162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.37, 487.72 and 162.71 is: 243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.37 : 487.72 = 162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.37/487.72 = 162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.37x = 487.72 × 162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.37x = 79,356.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,356.51/325.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.90

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