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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.01, 493.53 and 112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.01, 493.53 and 112.59 is: 168.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.01 : 493.53 = 112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.01/493.53 = 112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.01x = 493.53 × 112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.01x = 55,566.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,566.54/329.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.89

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