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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.67, 491.51 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.67, 491.51 and 108.30 is: 162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.67 : 491.51 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.67/491.51 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.67x = 491.51 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.67x = 53,230.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,230.53/327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.45

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