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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.31, 489.47 and 163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.31, 489.47 and 163.96 is: 245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.31 : 489.47 = 163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.31/489.47 = 163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.31x = 489.47 × 163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.31x = 80,250.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,250.23/326.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.93

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