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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.87, 488.95 and 163.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.87, 488.95 and 163.67 is: 245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.87 : 488.95 = 163.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.87/488.95 = 163.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.87x = 488.95 × 163.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.87x = 80,023.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,023.59/325.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.57

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