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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.69, 488.55 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.69, 488.55 and 163.22 is: 244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.69 : 488.55 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.69/488.55 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.69x = 488.55 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.69x = 79,741.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,741.13/325.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.84

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