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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.87, 494.89 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.87, 494.89 and 113.46 is: 170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.87 : 494.89 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.87/494.89 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.87x = 494.89 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.87x = 56,149.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,149.94/329.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.22

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