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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.33, 492.54 and 165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.33, 492.54 and 165.88 is: 248.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.33 : 492.54 = 165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.33/492.54 = 165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.33x = 492.54 × 165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.33x = 81,702.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,702.54/328.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.84

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