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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.17, 493.83 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.17, 493.83 and 123.73 is: 185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.17 : 493.83 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.17/493.83 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.17x = 493.83 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.17x = 61,101.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,101.59/329.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.62

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