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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.94, 489.98 and 121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.94, 489.98 and 121.26 is: 181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.94 : 489.98 = 121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.94/489.98 = 121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.94x = 489.98 × 121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.94x = 59,417.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,417.12/326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.74

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