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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.98, 492 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.98, 492 and 108.52 is: 162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.98 : 492 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.98/492 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.98x = 492 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.98x = 53,391.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,391.84/327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.79

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