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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.41, 491.22 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.41, 491.22 and 164.96 is: 247.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.41 : 491.22 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.41/491.22 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.41x = 491.22 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.41x = 81,029.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,029.20/327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.49

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