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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.19, 490.46 and 164.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.19, 490.46 and 164.53 is: 246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.19 : 490.46 = 164.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.19/490.46 = 164.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.19x = 490.46 × 164.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.19x = 80,695.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,695.17/327.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.63

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