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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.33, 493.62 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.33, 493.62 and 112.73 is: 168.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.33 : 493.62 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.33/493.62 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.33x = 493.62 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.33x = 55,645.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,645.78/329.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.97

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