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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.35, 489.03 and 164.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.35, 489.03 and 164.11 is: 245.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.35 : 489.03 = 164.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.35/489.03 = 164.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.35x = 489.03 × 164.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.35x = 80,254.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,254.71/326.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.92

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