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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.20, 490.64 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.20, 490.64 and 110.72 is: 166.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.20 : 490.64 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.20/490.64 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.20x = 490.64 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.20x = 54,323.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,323.66/327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.03

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