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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.17, 490.79 and 110.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.17, 490.79 and 110.75 is: 166.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.17 : 490.79 = 110.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.17/490.79 = 110.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.17x = 490.79 × 110.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.17x = 54,354.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,354.44/327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.14

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