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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.64, 492.64 and 112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.64, 492.64 and 112.06 is: 167.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.64 : 492.64 = 112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.64/492.64 = 112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.64x = 492.64 × 112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.64x = 55,202.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,202.21/328.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.97

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