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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.68, 489.84 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.68, 489.84 and 164.28 is: 246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.68 : 489.84 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.68/489.84 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.68x = 489.84 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.68x = 80,470.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,470.92/326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.33

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