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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.62, 491.57 and 165.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.62, 491.57 and 165.42 is: 248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.62 : 491.57 = 165.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.62/491.57 = 165.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.62x = 491.57 × 165.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.62x = 81,315.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,315.51/327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.20

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