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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.18, 492.24 and 165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.18, 492.24 and 165.74 is: 248.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.18 : 492.24 = 165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.18/492.24 = 165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.18x = 492.24 × 165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.18x = 81,581.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,581.40/328.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.59

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