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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.16, 492.14 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.16, 492.14 and 111.69 is: 167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.16 : 492.14 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.16/492.14 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.16x = 492.14 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.16x = 54,967.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,967.40/328.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.50

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