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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.98, 492.11 and 165.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.98, 492.11 and 165.77 is: 248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.98 : 492.11 = 165.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.98/492.11 = 165.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.98x = 492.11 × 165.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.98x = 81,573.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,573.79/327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.72

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