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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.10, 492.40 and 165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.10, 492.40 and 165.70 is: 248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.10 : 492.40 = 165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.10/492.40 = 165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.10x = 492.40 × 165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.10x = 81,588.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,588.22/328.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.67

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