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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.82, 491.78 and 111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.82, 491.78 and 111.34 is: 167.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.82 : 491.78 = 111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.82/491.78 = 111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.82x = 491.78 × 111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.82x = 54,754.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,754.23/327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.03

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