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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.24, 489.35 and 163.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.24, 489.35 and 163.83 is: 245.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.24 : 489.35 = 163.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.24/489.35 = 163.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.24x = 489.35 × 163.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.24x = 80,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,170.62/326.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.75

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