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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.70, 489.78 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.70, 489.78 and 164.16 is: 246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.70 : 489.78 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.70/489.78 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.70x = 489.78 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.70x = 80,402.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,402.28/326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.10

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