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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.74, 491.48 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.74, 491.48 and 96.54 is: 144.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.74 : 491.48 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.74/491.48 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.74x = 491.48 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.74x = 47,447.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,447.48/327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.77

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