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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 488.97 and 163.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 488.97 and 163.63 is: 245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 488.97 = 163.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/488.97 = 163.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 488.97 × 163.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 80,010.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,010.16/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.45

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