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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.59, 491.47 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.59, 491.47 and 165.24 is: 247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.59 : 491.47 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.59/491.47 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.59x = 491.47 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.59x = 81,210.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,210.09/327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.90

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