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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.85, 494.96 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.85, 494.96 and 124.56 is: 186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.85 : 494.96 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.85/494.96 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.85x = 494.96 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.85x = 61,652.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,652.22/329.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.91

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