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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.98, 490.56 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.98, 490.56 and 164.62 is: 246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.98 : 490.56 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.98/490.56 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.98x = 490.56 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.98x = 80,755.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,755.99/326.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.98

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