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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.55, 489.84 and 164.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.55, 489.84 and 164.15 is: 246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.55 : 489.84 = 164.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.55/489.84 = 164.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.55x = 489.84 × 164.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.55x = 80,403.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,403.97/326.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.22

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