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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.23, 489.59 and 163.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.23, 489.59 and 163.82 is: 245.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.23 : 489.59 = 163.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.23/489.59 = 163.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.23x = 489.59 × 163.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.23x = 80,204.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,204.63/326.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.85

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