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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.59, 494.25 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.59, 494.25 and 124.12 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.59 : 494.25 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.59/494.25 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.59x = 494.25 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.59x = 61,346.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,346.31/329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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