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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.64, 493.04 and 164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.64, 493.04 and 164.20 is: 246.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.64 : 493.04 = 164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.64/493.04 = 164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.64x = 493.04 × 164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.64x = 80,956.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,956.35/328.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.34

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