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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.72, 489.60 and 182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.72, 489.60 and 182.13 is: 272.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.72 : 489.60 = 182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.72/489.60 = 182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.72x = 489.60 × 182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.72x = 89,170.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,170.85/326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.93

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