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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.29, 489.09 and 120.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.29, 489.09 and 120.73 is: 180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.29 : 489.09 = 120.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.29/489.09 = 120.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.29x = 489.09 × 120.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.29x = 59,047.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,047.84/326.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.97

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