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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.62, 492.68 and 163.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.62, 492.68 and 163.98 is: 245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.62 : 492.68 = 163.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.62/492.68 = 163.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.62x = 492.68 × 163.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.62x = 80,788.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,788.85/328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.84

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