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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.06, 491.97 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.06, 491.97 and 119.76 is: 179.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.06 : 491.97 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.06/491.97 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.06x = 491.97 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.06x = 58,918.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,918.33/328.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.60

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