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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.61, 492.30 and 165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.61, 492.30 and 165.90 is: 248.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.61 : 492.30 = 165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.61/492.30 = 165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.61x = 492.30 × 165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.61x = 81,672.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,672.57/328.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.54

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