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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.58, 494.37 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.58, 494.37 and 124.11 is: 186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.58 : 494.37 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.58/494.37 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.58x = 494.37 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.58x = 61,356.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,356.26/329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.17

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