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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.46, 488.22 and 163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.46, 488.22 and 163.04 is: 244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.46 : 488.22 = 163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.46/488.22 = 163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.46x = 488.22 × 163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.46x = 79,599.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,599.39/325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.58

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