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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.24, 493.71 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.24, 493.71 and 112.73 is: 169.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.24 : 493.71 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.24/493.71 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.24x = 493.71 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.24x = 55,655.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,655.93/329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.04

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