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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.12, 490.56 and 121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.12, 490.56 and 121.68 is: 182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.12 : 490.56 = 121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.12/490.56 = 121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.12x = 490.56 × 121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.12x = 59,691.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,691.34/327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.48

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