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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.32, 490.64 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.32, 490.64 and 110.72 is: 165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.32 : 490.64 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.32/490.64 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.32x = 490.64 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.32x = 54,323.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,323.66/327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.96

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