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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.20, 489.44 and 163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.20, 489.44 and 163.79 is: 245.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.20 : 489.44 = 163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.20/489.44 = 163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.20x = 489.44 × 163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.20x = 80,165.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,165.38/326.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.76

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