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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.06, 490.50 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.06, 490.50 and 162.50 is: 243.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.06 : 490.50 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.06/490.50 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.06x = 490.50 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.06x = 79,703.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,703.80/327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.70

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