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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.84, 494.75 and 113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.84, 494.75 and 113.41 is: 170.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.84 : 494.75 = 113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.84/494.75 = 113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.84x = 494.75 × 113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.84x = 56,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,110.50/329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.11

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