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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.28, 493.89 and 112.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.28, 493.89 and 112.85 is: 169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.28 : 493.89 = 112.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.28/493.89 = 112.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.28x = 493.89 × 112.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.28x = 55,735.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,735.49/329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.27

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