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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.13, 492.50 and 165.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.13, 492.50 and 165.93 is: 249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.13 : 492.50 = 165.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.13/492.50 = 165.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.13x = 492.50 × 165.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.13x = 81,719.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,719.29/328.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.05

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