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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.99, 492.06 and 111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.99, 492.06 and 111.57 is: 167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.99 : 492.06 = 111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.99/492.06 = 111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.99x = 492.06 × 111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.99x = 54,899.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,899.13/327.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.38

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