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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.70, 491.56 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.70, 491.56 and 111.26 is: 166.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.70 : 491.56 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.70/491.56 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.70x = 491.56 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.70x = 54,690.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,690.97/327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.89

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