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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 491.91 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 491.91 and 165.60 is: 248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 491.91 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/491.91 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 491.91 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 81,460.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,460.30/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.34

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