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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.36, 490.97 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.36, 490.97 and 162.66 is: 243.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.36 : 490.97 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.36/490.97 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.36x = 490.97 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.36x = 79,860.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,860.67/327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.96

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