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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.51, 489.77 and 164.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.51, 489.77 and 164.11 is: 246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.51 : 489.77 = 164.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.51/489.77 = 164.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.51x = 489.77 × 164.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.51x = 80,376.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,376.15/326.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.17

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