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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.04, 493.09 and 123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.04, 493.09 and 123.40 is: 184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.04 : 493.09 = 123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.04/493.09 = 123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.04x = 493.09 × 123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.04x = 60,847.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,847.31/329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.92

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