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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.98, 491.90 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.98, 491.90 and 111.44 is: 167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.98 : 491.90 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.98/491.90 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.98x = 491.90 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.98x = 54,814.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,814.32/327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.13

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