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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.65, 491.52 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.65, 491.52 and 163.12 is: 244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.65 : 491.52 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.65/491.52 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.65x = 491.52 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.65x = 80,176.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,176.74/327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.71

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