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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.47, 491.31 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.47, 491.31 and 111.20 is: 166.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.47 : 491.31 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.47/491.31 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.47x = 491.31 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.47x = 54,631.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,631.22/327.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.83

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