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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.86, 491.74 and 122.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.86, 491.74 and 122.42 is: 183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.86 : 491.74 = 122.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.86/491.74 = 122.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.86x = 491.74 × 122.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.86x = 60,198.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,198.81/327.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.61

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