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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.97, 491.93 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.97, 491.93 and 122.45 is: 183.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.97 : 491.93 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.97/491.93 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.97x = 491.93 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.97x = 60,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,234.56/327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.66

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