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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.67, 488.28 and 163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.67, 488.28 and 163.25 is: 244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.67 : 488.28 = 163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.67/488.28 = 163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.67x = 488.28 × 163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.67x = 79,709.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,709.27/325.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.75

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