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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.28, 489.54 and 164.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.28, 489.54 and 164.10 is: 246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.28 : 489.54 = 164.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.28/489.54 = 164.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.28x = 489.54 × 164.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.28x = 80,333.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,333.51/326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.21

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