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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.28, 490.62 and 164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.28, 490.62 and 164.74 is: 246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.28 : 490.62 = 164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.28/490.62 = 164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.28x = 490.62 × 164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.28x = 80,824.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,824.74/327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.96

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