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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.80, 491.75 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.80, 491.75 and 111.40 is: 167.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.80 : 491.75 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.80/491.75 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.80x = 491.75 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.80x = 54,780.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,780.95/327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.12

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