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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.97, 491.82 and 108.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.97, 491.82 and 108.58 is: 162.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.97 : 491.82 = 108.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.97/491.82 = 108.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.97x = 491.82 × 108.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.97x = 53,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,401.27/327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.83

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