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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.93, 492.30 and 165.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.93, 492.30 and 165.93 is: 249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.93 : 492.30 = 165.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.93/492.30 = 165.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.93x = 492.30 × 165.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.93x = 81,687.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,687.34/327.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.10

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