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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.68, 491.53 and 111.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.68, 491.53 and 111.25 is: 166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.68 : 491.53 = 111.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.68/491.53 = 111.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.68x = 491.53 × 111.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.68x = 54,682.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,682.71/327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.88

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