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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.78, 488.42 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.78, 488.42 and 163.58 is: 245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.78 : 488.42 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.78/488.42 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.78x = 488.42 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.78x = 79,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,892.48/325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.24

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