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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 488.43 and 163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 488.43 and 163.42 is: 244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 488.43 = 163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/488.43 = 163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 488.43 × 163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 79,818.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,818.01/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.90

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