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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.70, 494.61 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.70, 494.61 and 113.25 is: 169.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.70 : 494.61 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.70/494.61 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.70x = 494.61 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.70x = 56,014.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,014.58/329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.90

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