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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.91, 494.94 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.91, 494.94 and 124.48 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.91 : 494.94 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.91/494.94 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.91x = 494.94 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.91x = 61,610.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,610.87/329.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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