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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.44, 492.14 and 163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.44, 492.14 and 163.90 is: 245.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.44 : 492.14 = 163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.44/492.14 = 163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.44x = 492.14 × 163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.44x = 80,661.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,661.75/328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.59

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