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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.74, 490.14 and 110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.74, 490.14 and 110.32 is: 165.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.74 : 490.14 = 110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.74/490.14 = 110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.74x = 490.14 × 110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.74x = 54,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,072.24/326.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.49

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