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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.63, 488.40 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.63, 488.40 and 163.18 is: 244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.63 : 488.40 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.63/488.40 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.63x = 488.40 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.63x = 79,697.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,697.11/325.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.75

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