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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.60, 491.32 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.60, 491.32 and 165.36 is: 248.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.60 : 491.32 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.60/491.32 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.60x = 491.32 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.60x = 81,244.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,244.68/327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.00

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