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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.41, 488.24 and 163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.41, 488.24 and 163.14 is: 244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.41 : 488.24 = 163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.41/488.24 = 163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.41x = 488.24 × 163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.41x = 79,651.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,651.47/325.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.77

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