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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.72, 491.74 and 122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.72, 491.74 and 122.30 is: 183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.72 : 491.74 = 122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.72/491.74 = 122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.72x = 491.74 × 122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.72x = 60,139.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,139.80/327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.51

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