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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.32, 493.78 and 112.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.32, 493.78 and 112.85 is: 169.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.32 : 493.78 = 112.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.32/493.78 = 112.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.32x = 493.78 × 112.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.32x = 55,723.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,723.07/329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.21

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