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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.98, 492.06 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.98, 492.06 and 165.62 is: 248.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.98 : 492.06 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.98/492.06 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.98x = 492.06 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.98x = 81,494.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,494.98/327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.48

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