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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.11, 492.26 and 165.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.11, 492.26 and 165.73 is: 248.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.11 : 492.26 = 165.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.11/492.26 = 165.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.11x = 492.26 × 165.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.11x = 81,582.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,582.25/328.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.64

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