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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.14, 493.80 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.14, 493.80 and 123.72 is: 185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.14 : 493.80 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.14/493.80 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.14x = 493.80 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.14x = 61,092.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,092.94/329.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.61

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