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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.59, 491.31 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.59, 491.31 and 165.32 is: 247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.59 : 491.31 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.59/491.31 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.59x = 491.31 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.59x = 81,220.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,220.91/327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.94

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