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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.17, 490.75 and 121.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.17, 490.75 and 121.66 is: 182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.17 : 490.75 = 121.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.17/490.75 = 121.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.17x = 490.75 × 121.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.17x = 59,701.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,701.58/327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.48

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