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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.53, 489.65 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.53, 489.65 and 121.10 is: 181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.53 : 489.65 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.53/489.65 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.53x = 489.65 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.53x = 59,293.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,293.56/326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.59

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