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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.77, 491.58 and 111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.77, 491.58 and 111.27 is: 166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.77 : 491.58 = 111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.77/491.58 = 111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.77x = 491.58 × 111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.77x = 54,698.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,698.11/327.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.88

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