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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.84, 489.49 and 164.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.84, 489.49 and 164.13 is: 245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.84 : 489.49 = 164.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.84/489.49 = 164.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.84x = 489.49 × 164.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.84x = 80,337.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,337.55/326.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.80

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