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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.33, 489.51 and 163.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.33, 489.51 and 163.82 is: 245.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.33 : 489.51 = 163.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.33/489.51 = 163.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.33x = 489.51 × 163.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.33x = 80,192.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,192.75/326.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.74

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