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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.33, 490.32 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.33, 490.32 and 164.70 is: 246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.33 : 490.32 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.33/490.32 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.33x = 490.32 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.33x = 80,755.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,755.70/327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.71

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