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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.46, 489.78 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.46, 489.78 and 164.18 is: 246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.46 : 489.78 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.46/489.78 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.46x = 489.78 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.46x = 80,412.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,412.08/326.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.32

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