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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.87, 491.90 and 165.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.87, 491.90 and 165.65 is: 248.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.87 : 491.90 = 165.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.87/491.90 = 165.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.87x = 491.90 × 165.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.87x = 81,479.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,479.95/327.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.51

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