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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.79, 491.76 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.79, 491.76 and 111.36 is: 167.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.79 : 491.76 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.79/491.76 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.79x = 491.76 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.79x = 54,762.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,762.39/327.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.07

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