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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.49, 488.30 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.49, 488.30 and 163.08 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.49 : 488.30 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.49/488.30 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.49x = 488.30 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.49x = 79,631.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,631.15/325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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