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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.46, 491.93 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.46, 491.93 and 165.75 is: 248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.46 : 491.93 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.46/491.93 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.46x = 491.93 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.46x = 81,536.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,536.57/328.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.24

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