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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.20, 493.70 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.20, 493.70 and 123.73 is: 185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.20 : 493.70 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.20/493.70 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.20x = 493.70 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.20x = 61,083.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,083.65/329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.55

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