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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.18, 490.74 and 164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.18, 490.74 and 164.74 is: 247.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.18 : 490.74 = 164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.18/490.74 = 164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.18x = 490.74 × 164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.18x = 80,842.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,842.05/327.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.09

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