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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.58, 493.94 and 123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.58, 493.94 and 123.95 is: 185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.58 : 493.94 = 123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.58/493.94 = 123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.58x = 493.94 × 123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.58x = 61,220.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,220.77/329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.75

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