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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.80, 488.94 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.80, 488.94 and 163.59 is: 245.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.80 : 488.94 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.80/488.94 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.80x = 488.94 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.80x = 79,985.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,985.69/325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.51

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