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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.44, 491.17 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.44, 491.17 and 111.02 is: 166.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.44 : 491.17 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.44/491.17 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.44x = 491.17 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.44x = 54,529.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,529.69/327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.53

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