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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.37, 493.89 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.37, 493.89 and 112.88 is: 169.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.37 : 493.89 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.37/493.89 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.37x = 493.89 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.37x = 55,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,750.30/329.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.26

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