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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.69, 487.92 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.69, 487.92 and 163.49 is: 244.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.69 : 487.92 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.69/487.92 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.69x = 487.92 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.69x = 79,766.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,766.78/325.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.92

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