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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.52, 488.04 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.52, 488.04 and 163.12 is: 244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.52 : 488.04 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.52/488.04 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.52x = 488.04 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.52x = 79,609.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,609.08/325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.56

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