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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.19, 493.63 and 123.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.19, 493.63 and 123.61 is: 185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.19 : 493.63 = 123.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.19/493.63 = 123.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.19x = 493.63 × 123.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.19x = 61,014.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,014.52/329.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.35

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