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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.72, 494.78 and 113.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.72, 494.78 and 113.45 is: 170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.72 : 494.78 = 113.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.72/494.78 = 113.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.72x = 494.78 × 113.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.72x = 56,129.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,129.75/329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.24

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