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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.66, 492.38 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.66, 492.38 and 163.94 is: 245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.66 : 492.38 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.66/492.38 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.66x = 492.38 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.66x = 80,720.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,720.78/328.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.61

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