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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.81, 491.72 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.81, 491.72 and 111.45 is: 167.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.81 : 491.72 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.81/491.72 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.81x = 491.72 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.81x = 54,801.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,801.64/327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.18

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