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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.37, 489.33 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.37, 489.33 and 168.16 is: 252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.37 : 489.33 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.37/489.33 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.37x = 489.33 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.37x = 82,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,287.68/326.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.13

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