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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.23, 490.55 and 110.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.23, 490.55 and 110.66 is: 165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.23 : 490.55 = 110.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.23/490.55 = 110.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.23x = 490.55 × 110.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.23x = 54,283.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,283.71/327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.89

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