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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.18, 492.03 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.18, 492.03 and 165.75 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.18 : 492.03 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.18/492.03 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.18x = 492.03 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.18x = 81,553.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,553.97/328.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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