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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.63, 494.57 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.63, 494.57 and 124.25 is: 186.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.63 : 494.57 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.63/494.57 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.63x = 494.57 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.63x = 61,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,450.94/329.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.43

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