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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.01, 489.15 and 163.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.01, 489.15 and 163.71 is: 245.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.01 : 489.15 = 163.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.01/489.15 = 163.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.01x = 489.15 × 163.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.01x = 80,078.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,078.75/326.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.63

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