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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.38, 491.16 and 110.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.38, 491.16 and 110.97 is: 166.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.38 : 491.16 = 110.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.38/491.16 = 110.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.38x = 491.16 × 110.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.38x = 54,504.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,504.44/327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.49

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