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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.90, 490.46 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.90, 490.46 and 164.50 is: 246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.90 : 490.46 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.90/490.46 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.90x = 490.46 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.90x = 80,678.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,678.62/326.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.80

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