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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.56, 493.95 and 123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.56, 493.95 and 123.99 is: 185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.56 : 493.95 = 123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.56/493.95 = 123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.56x = 493.95 × 123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.56x = 61,244.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,244.86/329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.84

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