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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.66, 488.07 and 163.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.66, 488.07 and 163.39 is: 244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.66 : 488.07 = 163.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.66/488.07 = 163.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.66x = 488.07 × 163.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.66x = 79,744.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,744.54/325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.87

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