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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.14, 493.76 and 112.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.14, 493.76 and 112.67 is: 169.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.14 : 493.76 = 112.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.14/493.76 = 112.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.14x = 493.76 × 112.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.14x = 55,631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,631.94/329.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.02

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