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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.87, 491.71 and 111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.87, 491.71 and 111.33 is: 166.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.87 : 491.71 = 111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.87/491.71 = 111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.87x = 491.71 × 111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.87x = 54,742.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,742.07/327.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.96

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