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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.55, 489.75 and 121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.55, 489.75 and 121.13 is: 181.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.55 : 489.75 = 121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.55/489.75 = 121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.55x = 489.75 × 121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.55x = 59,320.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,320.97/326.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.66

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