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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.30, 490.72 and 164.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.30, 490.72 and 164.87 is: 247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.30 : 490.72 = 164.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.30/490.72 = 164.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.30x = 490.72 × 164.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.30x = 80,901.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,901.73/327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.18

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