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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.90, 492.94 and 164.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.90, 492.94 and 164.19 is: 246.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.90 : 492.94 = 164.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.90/492.94 = 164.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.90x = 492.94 × 164.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.90x = 80,935.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,935.82/328.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.08

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