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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.36, 491.18 and 165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.36, 491.18 and 165.14 is: 247.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.36 : 491.18 = 165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.36/491.18 = 165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.36x = 491.18 × 165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.36x = 81,110.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,110.18/327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.77

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