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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.38, 488.08 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.38, 488.08 and 163.38 is: 245.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.38 : 488.08 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.38/488.08 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.38x = 488.08 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.38x = 79,742.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,742.51/325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.08

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