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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.66, 491.36 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.66, 491.36 and 111.26 is: 166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.66 : 491.36 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.66/491.36 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.66x = 491.36 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.66x = 54,665.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,665.70/327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.84

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