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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.05, 491.16 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.05, 491.16 and 165.24 is: 247.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.05 : 491.16 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.05/491.16 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.05x = 491.16 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.05x = 81,159.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,159.90/328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.40

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