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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.27, 493.88 and 121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.27, 493.88 and 121.05 is: 181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.27 : 493.88 = 121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.27/493.88 = 121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.27x = 493.88 × 121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.27x = 59,783.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,783.57/329.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.57

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