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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.81, 491.72 and 119.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.81, 491.72 and 119.59 is: 179.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.81 : 491.72 = 119.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.81/491.72 = 119.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.81x = 491.72 × 119.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.81x = 58,802.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,802.97/327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.38

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