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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.03, 488.57 and 163.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.03, 488.57 and 163.89 is: 245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.03 : 488.57 = 163.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.03/488.57 = 163.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.03x = 488.57 × 163.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.03x = 80,070.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,070.92/326.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.60

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