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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.19, 491.94 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.19, 491.94 and 165.78 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.19 : 491.94 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.19/491.94 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.19x = 491.94 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.19x = 81,553.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,553.81/328.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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