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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.23, 493.79 and 109.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.23, 493.79 and 109.82 is: 164.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.23 : 493.79 = 109.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.23/493.79 = 109.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.23x = 493.79 × 109.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.23x = 54,228.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,228.70/329.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.71

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