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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.70, 490.02 and 164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.70, 490.02 and 164.49 is: 246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.70 : 490.02 = 164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.70/490.02 = 164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.70x = 490.02 × 164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.70x = 80,603.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,603.39/326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.72

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