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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 493.27 and 109.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 493.27 and 109.65 is: 164.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 493.27 = 109.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/493.27 = 109.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 493.27 × 109.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 54,084.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,084.45/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.35

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