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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.99, 492.05 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.99, 492.05 and 163.55 is: 245.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.99 : 492.05 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.99/492.05 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.99x = 492.05 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.99x = 80,474.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,474.78/327.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.36

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