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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.19, 490.75 and 121.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.19, 490.75 and 121.67 is: 182.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.19 : 490.75 = 121.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.19/490.75 = 121.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.19x = 490.75 × 121.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.19x = 59,707.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,707.10/327.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.49

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