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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.96, 490.49 and 110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.96, 490.49 and 110.51 is: 165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.96 : 490.49 = 110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.96/490.49 = 110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.96x = 490.49 × 110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.96x = 54,204.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,204.05/326.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.78

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