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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.05, 488.98 and 163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.05, 488.98 and 163.69 is: 245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.05 : 488.98 = 163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.05/488.98 = 163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.05x = 488.98 × 163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.05x = 80,037.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,037.87/326.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.48

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