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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.15, 490.73 and 110.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.15, 490.73 and 110.73 is: 166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.15 : 490.73 = 110.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.15/490.73 = 110.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.15x = 490.73 × 110.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.15x = 54,335.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,335.53/327.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.09

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