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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.43, 489.72 and 121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.43, 489.72 and 121.04 is: 181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.43 : 489.72 = 121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.43/489.72 = 121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.43x = 489.72 × 121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.43x = 59,275.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,275.71/326.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.59

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