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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.86, 488.93 and 163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.86, 488.93 and 163.64 is: 245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.86 : 488.93 = 163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.86/488.93 = 163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.86x = 488.93 × 163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.86x = 80,005.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,005.24/325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.52

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