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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.62, 491.49 and 111.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.62, 491.49 and 111.19 is: 166.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.62 : 491.49 = 111.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.62/491.49 = 111.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.62x = 491.49 × 111.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.62x = 54,648.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,648.77/327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.81

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