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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.24, 490.73 and 107.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.24, 490.73 and 107.81 is: 161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.24 : 490.73 = 107.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.24/490.73 = 107.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.24x = 490.73 × 107.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.24x = 52,902.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,902.61/327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.66

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