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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.58, 491.34 and 111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.58, 491.34 and 111.16 is: 166.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.58 : 491.34 = 111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.58/491.34 = 111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.58x = 491.34 × 111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.58x = 54,617.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,617.35/327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.73

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