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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.94, 494.82 and 121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.94, 494.82 and 121.68 is: 182.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.94 : 494.82 = 121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.94/494.82 = 121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.94x = 494.82 × 121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.94x = 60,209.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,209.70/329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.49

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