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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.69, 491.12 and 165.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.69, 491.12 and 165.42 is: 247.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.69 : 491.12 = 165.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.69/491.12 = 165.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.69x = 491.12 × 165.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.69x = 81,239.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,239.03/327.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.92

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