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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.97, 493.52 and 112.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.97, 493.52 and 112.57 is: 168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.97 : 493.52 = 112.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.97/493.52 = 112.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.97x = 493.52 × 112.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.97x = 55,555.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,555.55/328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.88

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