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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.24, 492.36 and 165.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.24, 492.36 and 165.97 is: 248.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.24 : 492.36 = 165.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.24/492.36 = 165.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.24x = 492.36 × 165.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.24x = 81,716.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,716.99/328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.96

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