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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.52, 487.82 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.52, 487.82 and 163.32 is: 244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.52 : 487.82 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.52/487.82 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.52x = 487.82 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.52x = 79,671.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,671.17/325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.75

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