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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.25, 490.89 and 164.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.25, 490.89 and 164.89 is: 247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.25 : 490.89 = 164.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.25/490.89 = 164.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.25x = 490.89 × 164.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.25x = 80,942.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,942.85/327.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.34

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