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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.60, 487.92 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.60, 487.92 and 162.95 is: 244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.60 : 487.92 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.60/487.92 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.60x = 487.92 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.60x = 79,506.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,506.56/325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.18

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