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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.10, 493.62 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.10, 493.62 and 109.72 is: 164.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.10 : 493.62 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.10/493.62 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.10x = 493.62 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.10x = 54,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,159.99/329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.57

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