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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.88, 490.32 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.88, 490.32 and 164.57 is: 246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.88 : 490.32 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.88/490.32 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.88x = 490.32 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.88x = 80,689.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,689.51/326.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.85

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