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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.73, 492.92 and 112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.73, 492.92 and 112.15 is: 168.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.73 : 492.92 = 112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.73/492.92 = 112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.73x = 492.92 × 112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.73x = 55,280.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,280.98/328.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.17

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