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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.03, 490.29 and 164.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.03, 490.29 and 164.83 is: 247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.03 : 490.29 = 164.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.03/490.29 = 164.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.03x = 490.29 × 164.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.03x = 80,814.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,814.50/327.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.12

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