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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 488.80 and 163.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 488.80 and 163.57 is: 245.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 488.80 = 163.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/488.80 = 163.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 488.80 × 163.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 79,953.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,953.02/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.31

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