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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.26, 493.80 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.26, 493.80 and 112.86 is: 169.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.26 : 493.80 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.26/493.80 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.26x = 493.80 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.26x = 55,730.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,730.27/329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.26

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