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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.61, 494.42 and 113.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.61, 494.42 and 113.19 is: 169.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.61 : 494.42 = 113.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.61/494.42 = 113.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.61x = 494.42 × 113.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.61x = 55,962.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,962.83/329.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.79

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