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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.12, 489.06 and 163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.12, 489.06 and 163.69 is: 245.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.12 : 489.06 = 163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.12/489.06 = 163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.12x = 489.06 × 163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.12x = 80,053.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,053.01/326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.47

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