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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.97, 489.15 and 163.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.97, 489.15 and 163.67 is: 245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.97 : 489.15 = 163.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.97/489.15 = 163.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.97x = 489.15 × 163.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.97x = 80,056.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,056.73/325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.60

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