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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.64, 491.72 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.64, 491.72 and 165.44 is: 248.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.64 : 491.72 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.64/491.72 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.64x = 491.72 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.64x = 81,350.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,350.16/327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.29

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