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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.71, 491.56 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.71, 491.56 and 111.44 is: 167.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.71 : 491.56 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.71/491.56 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.71x = 491.56 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.71x = 54,779.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,779.45/327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.16

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