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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.18, 493.82 and 123.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.18, 493.82 and 123.74 is: 185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.18 : 493.82 = 123.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.18/493.82 = 123.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.18x = 493.82 × 123.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.18x = 61,105.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,105.29/329.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.63

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