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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.85, 490.34 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.85, 490.34 and 110.43 is: 165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.85 : 490.34 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.85/490.34 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.85x = 490.34 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.85x = 54,148.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,148.25/326.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.67

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