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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.55, 491.27 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.55, 491.27 and 108.18 is: 162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.55 : 491.27 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.55/491.27 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.55x = 491.27 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.55x = 53,142.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,142.59/327.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.25

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