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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.84, 491.84 and 111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.84, 491.84 and 111.57 is: 167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.84 : 491.84 = 111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.84/491.84 = 111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.84x = 491.84 × 111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.84x = 54,874.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,874.03/327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.38

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