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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.51, 489.83 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.51, 489.83 and 121.10 is: 181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.51 : 489.83 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.51/489.83 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.51x = 489.83 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.51x = 59,318.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,318.41/326.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.67

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