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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.64, 491.46 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.64, 491.46 and 165.16 is: 247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.64 : 491.46 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.64/491.46 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.64x = 491.46 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.64x = 81,169.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,169.53/327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.74

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