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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.58, 491.22 and 111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.58, 491.22 and 111.10 is: 166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.58 : 491.22 = 111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.58/491.22 = 111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.58x = 491.22 × 111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.58x = 54,574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,574.54/327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.60

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