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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.26, 490.74 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.26, 490.74 and 121.82 is: 182.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.26 : 490.74 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.26/490.74 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.26x = 490.74 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.26x = 59,781.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,781.95/327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.67

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