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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.92, 492.02 and 165.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.92, 492.02 and 165.61 is: 248.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.92 : 492.02 = 165.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.92/492.02 = 165.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.92x = 492.02 × 165.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.92x = 81,484.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,484.77/327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.49

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