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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.78, 494.33 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.78, 494.33 and 113.24 is: 169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.78 : 494.33 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.78/494.33 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.78x = 494.33 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.78x = 55,977.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,977.93/329.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.74

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