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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.54, 489.80 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.54, 489.80 and 162.14 is: 243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.54 : 489.80 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.54/489.80 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.54x = 489.80 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.54x = 79,416.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,416.17/326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.21

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