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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 494.83 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 494.83 and 124.47 is: 186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 494.83 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/494.83 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 494.83 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 61,592.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,592.11/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.78

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