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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.70, 491.45 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.70, 491.45 and 96.54 is: 144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.70 : 491.45 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.70/491.45 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.70x = 491.45 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.70x = 47,445.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,445.81/327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.79

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