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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.60, 489.94 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.60, 489.94 and 110.24 is: 165.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.60 : 489.94 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.60/489.94 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.60x = 489.94 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.60x = 54,008.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,008.26/326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.37

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