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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.92, 493.44 and 112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.92, 493.44 and 112.51 is: 168.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.92 : 493.44 = 112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.92/493.44 = 112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.92x = 493.44 × 112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.92x = 55,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,517.76/328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.79

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