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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.38, 489.58 and 164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.38, 489.58 and 164.07 is: 246.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.38 : 489.58 = 164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.38/489.58 = 164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.38x = 489.58 × 164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.38x = 80,325.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,325.39/326.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.11

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