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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.64, 489.87 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.64, 489.87 and 162.03 is: 243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.64 : 489.87 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.64/489.87 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.64x = 489.87 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.64x = 79,373.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,373.64/326.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.00

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