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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.92, 491.91 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.92, 491.91 and 108.56 is: 162.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.92 : 491.91 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.92/491.91 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.92x = 491.91 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.92x = 53,399.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,399.29/327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.84

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