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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.04, 492.16 and 165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.04, 492.16 and 165.72 is: 248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.04 : 492.16 = 165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.04/492.16 = 165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.04x = 492.16 × 165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.04x = 81,560.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,560.76/328.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.63

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