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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.97, 490.56 and 110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.97, 490.56 and 110.58 is: 165.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.97 : 490.56 = 110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.97/490.56 = 110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.97x = 490.56 × 110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.97x = 54,246.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,246.12/326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.91

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