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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.45, 490.87 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.45, 490.87 and 164.98 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.45 : 490.87 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.45/490.87 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.45x = 490.87 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.45x = 80,983.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,983.73/327.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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