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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.39, 487.98 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.39, 487.98 and 162.58 is: 243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.39 : 487.98 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.39/487.98 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.39x = 487.98 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.39x = 79,335.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,335.79/325.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.82

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