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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.71, 491.53 and 111.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.71, 491.53 and 111.29 is: 166.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.71 : 491.53 = 111.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.71/491.53 = 111.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.71x = 491.53 × 111.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.71x = 54,702.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,702.37/327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.92

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