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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.02, 490.29 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.02, 490.29 and 164.82 is: 247.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.02 : 490.29 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.02/490.29 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.02x = 490.29 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.02x = 80,809.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,809.60/327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.11

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