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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.24, 489.12 and 163.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.24, 489.12 and 163.81 is: 245.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.24 : 489.12 = 163.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.24/489.12 = 163.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.24x = 489.12 × 163.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.24x = 80,121.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,121.52/326.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.59

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