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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.04, 493.72 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.04, 493.72 and 184.72 is: 277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.04 : 493.72 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.04/493.72 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.04x = 493.72 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.04x = 91,199.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,199.96/329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.17

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