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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.70, 489.60 and 163.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.70, 489.60 and 163.98 is: 245.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.70 : 489.60 = 163.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.70/489.60 = 163.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.70x = 489.60 × 163.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.70x = 80,284.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,284.61/326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.74

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