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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 491.58 and 165.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 491.58 and 165.82 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 491.58 = 165.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/491.58 = 165.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 491.58 × 165.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 81,513.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,513.80/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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