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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 490.56 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 490.56 and 110.56 is: 165.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 490.56 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/490.56 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 490.56 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 54,236.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,236.31/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.84

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