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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.87, 491.64 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.87, 491.64 and 111.38 is: 167.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.87 : 491.64 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.87/491.64 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.87x = 491.64 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.87x = 54,758.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,758.86/327.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.01

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