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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.72, 494.55 and 113.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.72, 494.55 and 113.29 is: 169.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.72 : 494.55 = 113.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.72/494.55 = 113.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.72x = 494.55 × 113.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.72x = 56,025.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,025.10/329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.92

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