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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.72, 489.90 and 164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.72, 489.90 and 164.30 is: 246.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.72 : 489.90 = 164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.72/489.90 = 164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.72x = 489.90 × 164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.72x = 80,490.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,490.57/326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.36

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