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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.45, 487.87 and 162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.45, 487.87 and 162.98 is: 244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.45 : 487.87 = 162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.45/487.87 = 162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.45x = 487.87 × 162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.45x = 79,513.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,513.05/325.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.32

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