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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.68, 491.49 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.68, 491.49 and 165.24 is: 247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.68 : 491.49 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.68/491.49 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.68x = 491.49 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.68x = 81,211.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,211.35/327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.84

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