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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.86, 489.80 and 164.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.86, 489.80 and 164.66 is: 246.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.86 : 489.80 = 164.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.86/489.80 = 164.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.86x = 489.80 × 164.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.86x = 80,650.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,650.47/326.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.74

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