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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.88, 494.72 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.88, 494.72 and 124.53 is: 186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.88 : 494.72 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.88/494.72 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.88x = 494.72 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.88x = 61,607.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,607.48/329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.76

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