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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.58, 494.40 and 113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.58, 494.40 and 113.11 is: 169.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.58 : 494.40 = 113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.58/494.40 = 113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.58x = 494.40 × 113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.58x = 55,921.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,921.58/329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.68

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