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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.36, 492.78 and 165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.36, 492.78 and 165.88 is: 248.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.36 : 492.78 = 165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.36/492.78 = 165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.36x = 492.78 × 165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.36x = 81,742.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,742.35/328.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.94

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