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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.50, 492.58 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.50, 492.58 and 112 is: 167.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.50 : 492.58 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.50/492.58 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.50x = 492.58 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.50x = 55,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,168.96/328.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.94

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