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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.30, 490.98 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.30, 490.98 and 165.12 is: 247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.30 : 490.98 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.30/490.98 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.30x = 490.98 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.30x = 81,070.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,070.62/327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.70

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