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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.47, 489.86 and 164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.47, 489.86 and 164.26 is: 246.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.47 : 489.86 = 164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.47/489.86 = 164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.47x = 489.86 × 164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.47x = 80,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,464.40/326.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.47

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