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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 494.70 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 494.70 and 124.35 is: 186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 494.70 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/494.70 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 494.70 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 61,515.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,515.95/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.55

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