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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.64, 488.72 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.64, 488.72 and 163.44 is: 245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.64 : 488.72 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.64/488.72 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.64x = 488.72 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.64x = 79,876.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,876.40/325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.29

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