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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.97, 492.09 and 111.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.97, 492.09 and 111.43 is: 167.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.97 : 492.09 = 111.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.97/492.09 = 111.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.97x = 492.09 × 111.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.97x = 54,833.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,833.59/327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.19

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