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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.17, 490.91 and 164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.17, 490.91 and 164.77 is: 247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.17 : 490.91 = 164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.17/490.91 = 164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.17x = 490.91 × 164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.17x = 80,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,885.19/327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.22

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