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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 489.36 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 489.36 and 163.94 is: 245.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 489.36 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/489.36 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 489.36 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 80,225.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,225.68/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.97

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