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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.48, 491.31 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.48, 491.31 and 165.12 is: 247.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.48 : 491.31 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.48/491.31 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.48x = 491.31 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.48x = 81,125.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,125.11/327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.73

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