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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.53, 488.49 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.53, 488.49 and 163.22 is: 244.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.53 : 488.49 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.53/488.49 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.53x = 488.49 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.53x = 79,731.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,731.34/325.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.93

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