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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.16, 493.76 and 123.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.16, 493.76 and 123.71 is: 185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.16 : 493.76 = 123.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.16/493.76 = 123.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.16x = 493.76 × 123.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.16x = 61,079.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,079.96/329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.56

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