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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.12, 490.80 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.12, 490.80 and 110.72 is: 166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.12 : 490.80 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.12/490.80 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.12x = 490.80 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.12x = 54,341.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,341.38/327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.12

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