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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.45, 490.83 and 165.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.45, 490.83 and 165.15 is: 247.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.45 : 490.83 = 165.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.45/490.83 = 165.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.45x = 490.83 × 165.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.45x = 81,059.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,059.96/327.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.55

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