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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.62, 490.92 and 165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.62, 490.92 and 165.08 is: 247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.62 : 490.92 = 165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.62/490.92 = 165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.62x = 490.92 × 165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.62x = 81,041.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,041.07/327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.36

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