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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.54, 491.37 and 165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.54, 491.37 and 165.14 is: 247.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.54 : 491.37 = 165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.54/491.37 = 165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.54x = 491.37 × 165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.54x = 81,143.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,143.61/327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.73

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