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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.65, 491.54 and 108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.65, 491.54 and 108.33 is: 162.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.65 : 491.54 = 108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.65/491.54 = 108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.65x = 491.54 × 108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.65x = 53,247.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,247.99/327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.51

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