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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.68, 490.92 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.68, 490.92 and 165.48 is: 247.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.68 : 490.92 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.68/490.92 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.68x = 490.92 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.68x = 81,237.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,237.44/327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.92

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