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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.48, 490.56 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.48, 490.56 and 164.94 is: 247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.48 : 490.56 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.48/490.56 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.48x = 490.56 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.48x = 80,912.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,912.97/327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.08

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