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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.19, 489.45 and 163.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.19, 489.45 and 163.87 is: 245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.19 : 489.45 = 163.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.19/489.45 = 163.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.19x = 489.45 × 163.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.19x = 80,206.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,206.17/326.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.89

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