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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.50, 494.17 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.50, 494.17 and 124.10 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.50 : 494.17 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.50/494.17 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.50x = 494.17 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.50x = 61,326.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,326.50/329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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