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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.78, 491.22 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.78, 491.22 and 165.06 is: 247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.78 : 491.22 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.78/491.22 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.78x = 491.22 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.78x = 81,080.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,080.77/327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.36

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