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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.35, 490.70 and 110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.35, 490.70 and 110.78 is: 166.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.35 : 490.70 = 110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.35/490.70 = 110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.35x = 490.70 × 110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.35x = 54,356.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,356.74/327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.05

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