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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.17, 489.12 and 120.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.17, 489.12 and 120.67 is: 180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.17 : 489.12 = 120.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.17/489.12 = 120.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.17x = 489.12 × 120.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.17x = 59,021.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,021.23/326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.95

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