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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.40, 487.83 and 163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.40, 487.83 and 163.19 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.40 : 487.83 = 163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.40/487.83 = 163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.40x = 487.83 × 163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.40x = 79,608.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,608.98/325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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