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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.65, 489.57 and 181.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.65, 489.57 and 181.93 is: 272.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.65 : 489.57 = 181.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.65/489.57 = 181.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.65x = 489.57 × 181.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.65x = 89,067.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,067.47/326.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.67

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