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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.71, 494.50 and 110.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.71, 494.50 and 110.31 is: 165.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.71 : 494.50 = 110.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.71/494.50 = 110.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.71x = 494.50 × 110.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.71x = 54,548.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,548.30/329.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.44

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