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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.63, 488.58 and 163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.63, 488.58 and 163.36 is: 245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.63 : 488.58 = 163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.63/488.58 = 163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.63x = 488.58 × 163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.63x = 79,814.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,814.43/325.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.11

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