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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.59, 491.42 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.59, 491.42 and 111.18 is: 166.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.59 : 491.42 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.59/491.42 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.59x = 491.42 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.59x = 54,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,635.52/327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.78

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