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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.10, 490.16 and 164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.10, 490.16 and 164.46 is: 246.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.10 : 490.16 = 164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.10/490.16 = 164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.10x = 490.16 × 164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.10x = 80,611.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,611.71/327.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.44

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