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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.44, 491.15 and 165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.44, 491.15 and 165.08 is: 247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.44 : 491.15 = 165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.44/491.15 = 165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.44x = 491.15 × 165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.44x = 81,079.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,079.04/327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.61

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