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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.21, 491.07 and 121.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.21, 491.07 and 121.98 is: 183.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.21 : 491.07 = 121.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.21/491.07 = 121.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.21x = 491.07 × 121.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.21x = 59,900.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,900.72/327.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.07

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