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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329, 493.32 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329, 493.32 and 112.52 is: 168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329 : 493.32 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329/493.32 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329x = 493.32 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329x = 55,508.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,508.37/329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.72

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