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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.23, 489.49 and 163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.23, 489.49 and 163.92 is: 245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.23 : 489.49 = 163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.23/489.49 = 163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.23x = 489.49 × 163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.23x = 80,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,239.55/326.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.96

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