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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.58, 490.62 and 164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.58, 490.62 and 164.92 is: 247.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.58 : 490.62 = 164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.58/490.62 = 164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.58x = 490.62 × 164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.58x = 80,913.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,913.05/327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.00

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