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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.39, 491.17 and 110.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.39, 491.17 and 110.98 is: 166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.39 : 491.17 = 110.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.39/491.17 = 110.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.39x = 491.17 × 110.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.39x = 54,510.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,510.05/327.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.50

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