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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.29, 490.59 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.29, 490.59 and 164.61 is: 246.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.29 : 490.59 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.29/490.59 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.29x = 490.59 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.29x = 80,756.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,756.02/327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.75

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