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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.98, 494.80 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.98, 494.80 and 165.27 is: 247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.98 : 494.80 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.98/494.80 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.98x = 494.80 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.98x = 81,775.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,775.18/329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.82

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