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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.90, 491.32 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.90, 491.32 and 165.24 is: 247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.90 : 491.32 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.90/491.32 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.90x = 491.32 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.90x = 81,184.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,184.99/327.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.59

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