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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.43, 491.12 and 164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.43, 491.12 and 164.99 is: 247.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.43 : 491.12 = 164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.43/491.12 = 164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.43x = 491.12 × 164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.43x = 81,026.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,026.61/327.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.46

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