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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.21, 490.50 and 110.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.21, 490.50 and 110.63 is: 165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.21 : 490.50 = 110.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.21/490.50 = 110.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.21x = 490.50 × 110.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.21x = 54,261.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,261.01/327.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.83

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