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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.41, 487.63 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.41, 487.63 and 162.87 is: 244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.41 : 487.63 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.41/487.63 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.41x = 487.63 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.41x = 79,420.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,420.30/325.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.06

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