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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.48, 489.86 and 164.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.48, 489.86 and 164.27 is: 246.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.48 : 489.86 = 164.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.48/489.86 = 164.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.48x = 489.86 × 164.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.48x = 80,466.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,466.03/326.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.47

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