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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.31, 489.13 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.31, 489.13 and 163.91 is: 245.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.31 : 489.13 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.31/489.13 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.31x = 489.13 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.31x = 80,170.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,170.44/326.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.69

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