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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.78, 488.40 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.78, 488.40 and 163.38 is: 244.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.78 : 488.40 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.78/488.40 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.78x = 488.40 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.78x = 79,794.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,794.79/325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.93

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