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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 494.55 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 494.55 and 124.44 is: 186.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 494.55 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/494.55 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 494.55 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 61,541.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,541.80/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.63

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