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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.57, 492.51 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.57, 492.51 and 111.98 is: 167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.57 : 492.51 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.57/492.51 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.57x = 492.51 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.57x = 55,151.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,151.27/328.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.85

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