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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.77, 494.77 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.77, 494.77 and 110.50 is: 165.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.77 : 494.77 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.77/494.77 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.77x = 494.77 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.77x = 54,671.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,671.96/329.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.79

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