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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.84, 491.78 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.84, 491.78 and 122.68 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.84 : 491.78 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.84/491.78 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.84x = 491.78 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.84x = 60,331.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,331.57/327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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