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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.83, 487.99 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.83, 487.99 and 163.13 is: 244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.83 : 487.99 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.83/487.99 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.83x = 487.99 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.83x = 79,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,603.57/325.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.31

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