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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.97, 493.50 and 112.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.97, 493.50 and 112.61 is: 168.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.97 : 493.50 = 112.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.97/493.50 = 112.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.97x = 493.50 × 112.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.97x = 55,573.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,573.04/328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.93

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