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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.05, 490.49 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.05, 490.49 and 164.70 is: 247.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.05 : 490.49 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.05/490.49 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.05x = 490.49 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.05x = 80,783.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,783.70/327.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.01

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