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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.86, 488.30 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.86, 488.30 and 163.66 is: 245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.86 : 488.30 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.86/488.30 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.86x = 488.30 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.86x = 79,915.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,915.18/325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.24

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