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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.83, 491.81 and 111.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.83, 491.81 and 111.41 is: 167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.83 : 491.81 = 111.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.83/491.81 = 111.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.83x = 491.81 × 111.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.83x = 54,789.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,789.54/327.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.13

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