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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.77, 491.17 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.77, 491.17 and 165.25 is: 247.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.77 : 491.17 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.77/491.17 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.77x = 491.17 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.77x = 81,165.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,165.84/327.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.63

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