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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.41, 491.17 and 107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.41, 491.17 and 107.97 is: 161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.41 : 491.17 = 107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.41/491.17 = 107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.41x = 491.17 × 107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.41x = 53,031.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,031.09/327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.97

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