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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.14, 491.72 and 165.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.14, 491.72 and 165.94 is: 248.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.14 : 491.72 = 165.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.14/491.72 = 165.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.14x = 491.72 × 165.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.14x = 81,596.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,596.02/328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.66

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