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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.49, 491.23 and 165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.49, 491.23 and 165.08 is: 247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.49 : 491.23 = 165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.49/491.23 = 165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.49x = 491.23 × 165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.49x = 81,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,092.25/327.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.62

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