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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.41, 489.13 and 163.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.41, 489.13 and 163.87 is: 245.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.41 : 489.13 = 163.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.41/489.13 = 163.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.41x = 489.13 × 163.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.41x = 80,153.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,153.73/326.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.56

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