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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.58, 491.05 and 165.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.58, 491.05 and 165.07 is: 247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.58 : 491.05 = 165.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.58/491.05 = 165.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.58x = 491.05 × 165.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.58x = 81,057.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,057.62/327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.44

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