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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.85, 491.92 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.85, 491.92 and 181.59 is: 272.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.85 : 491.92 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.85/491.92 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.85x = 491.92 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.85x = 89,329.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,329.24/327.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.47

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