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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.60, 487.79 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.60, 487.79 and 163.40 is: 244.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.60 : 487.79 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.60/487.79 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.60x = 487.79 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.60x = 79,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,702.24/325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.79

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