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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.58, 492.56 and 112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.58, 492.56 and 112.10 is: 168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.58 : 492.56 = 112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.58/492.56 = 112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.58x = 492.56 × 112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.58x = 55,215.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,215.98/328.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.04

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