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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.13, 489.02 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.13, 489.02 and 120.66 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.13 : 489.02 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.13/489.02 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.13x = 489.02 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.13x = 59,005.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,005.15/326.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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