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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.77, 491.66 and 122.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.77, 491.66 and 122.35 is: 183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.77 : 491.66 = 122.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.77/491.66 = 122.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.77x = 491.66 × 122.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.77x = 60,154.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,154.60/327.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.53

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