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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.79, 488.20 and 163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.79, 488.20 and 163.25 is: 244.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.79 : 488.20 = 163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.79/488.20 = 163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.79x = 488.20 × 163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.79x = 79,698.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,698.65/325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.63

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