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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.89, 494.71 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.89, 494.71 and 113.42 is: 170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.89 : 494.71 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.89/494.71 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.89x = 494.71 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.89x = 56,108.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,108.82/329.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.08

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