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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.53, 490.97 and 110.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.53, 490.97 and 110.97 is: 166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.53 : 490.97 = 110.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.53/490.97 = 110.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.53x = 490.97 × 110.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.53x = 54,483.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,483.22/327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.34

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