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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.86, 491.69 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.86, 491.69 and 119.58 is: 179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.86 : 491.69 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.86/491.69 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.86x = 491.69 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.86x = 58,795.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,795.69/327.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.33

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