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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.48, 491.39 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.48, 491.39 and 165.16 is: 247.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.48 : 491.39 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.48/491.39 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.48x = 491.39 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.48x = 81,160.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,160.23/327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.83

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