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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.70, 491.24 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.70, 491.24 and 165.18 is: 247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.70 : 491.24 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.70/491.24 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.70x = 491.24 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.70x = 81,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,143.02/327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.61

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