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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.60, 489.95 and 121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.60, 489.95 and 121.30 is: 181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.60 : 489.95 = 121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.60/489.95 = 121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.60x = 489.95 × 121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.60x = 59,429.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,429.56/326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.97

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