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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.28, 494.16 and 124.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.28, 494.16 and 124.05 is: 186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.28 : 494.16 = 124.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.28/494.16 = 124.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.28x = 494.16 × 124.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.28x = 61,300.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,300.55/329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.17

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