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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.81, 491.69 and 122.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.81, 491.69 and 122.37 is: 183.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.81 : 491.69 = 122.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.81/491.69 = 122.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.81x = 491.69 × 122.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.81x = 60,166.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,166.26/327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.54

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