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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 492.10 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 492.10 and 163.58 is: 245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 492.10 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/492.10 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 492.10 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 80,494.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,494.70/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.40

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