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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.74, 492.81 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.74, 492.81 and 123.16 is: 184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.74 : 492.81 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.74/492.81 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.74x = 492.81 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.74x = 60,694.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,694.48/328.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.63

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