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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.85, 491.87 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.85, 491.87 and 111.48 is: 167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.85 : 491.87 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.85/491.87 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.85x = 491.87 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.85x = 54,832.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,832.10/327.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.25

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