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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.72, 491.12 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.72, 491.12 and 181.54 is: 272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.72 : 491.12 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.72/491.12 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.72x = 491.12 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.72x = 89,157.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,157.92/327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.06

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