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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.73, 491.16 and 122.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.73, 491.16 and 122.09 is: 182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.73 : 491.16 = 122.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.73/491.16 = 122.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.73x = 491.16 × 122.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.73x = 59,966.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,966.95/327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.98

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