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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.42, 491.15 and 165.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.42, 491.15 and 165.02 is: 247.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.42 : 491.15 = 165.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.42/491.15 = 165.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.42x = 491.15 × 165.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.42x = 81,049.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,049.57/327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.54

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