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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.62, 491.03 and 165.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.62, 491.03 and 165.35 is: 247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.62 : 491.03 = 165.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.62/491.03 = 165.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.62x = 491.03 × 165.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.62x = 81,192.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,192.83/327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.82

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