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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.66, 491.64 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.66, 491.64 and 165.36 is: 248.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.66 : 491.64 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.66/491.64 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.66x = 491.64 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.66x = 81,297.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,297.59/327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.12

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