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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.93, 491.95 and 111.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.93, 491.95 and 111.46 is: 167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.93 : 491.95 = 111.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.93/491.95 = 111.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.93x = 491.95 × 111.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.93x = 54,830.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,830.29/327.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.20

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