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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.92, 494.85 and 113.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.92, 494.85 and 113.47 is: 170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.92 : 494.85 = 113.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.92/494.85 = 113.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.92x = 494.85 × 113.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.92x = 56,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,149.82/329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.19

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