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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.94, 491.61 and 111.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.94, 491.61 and 111.37 is: 166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.94 : 491.61 = 111.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.94/491.61 = 111.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.94x = 491.61 × 111.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.94x = 54,748.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,748.82/327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.95

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