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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.18, 490.85 and 107.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.18, 490.85 and 107.80 is: 161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.18 : 490.85 = 107.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.18/490.85 = 107.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.18x = 490.85 × 107.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.18x = 52,914.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,914.05/327.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.73

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