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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.85, 491.61 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.85, 491.61 and 111.40 is: 167.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.85 : 491.61 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.85/491.61 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.85x = 491.61 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.85x = 54,765.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,765.35/327.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.04

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