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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.52, 490.90 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.52, 490.90 and 164.86 is: 247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.52 : 490.90 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.52/490.90 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.52x = 490.90 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.52x = 80,929.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,929.77/327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.10

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