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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.96, 494.92 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.96, 494.92 and 113.52 is: 170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.96 : 494.92 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.96/494.92 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.96x = 494.92 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.96x = 56,183.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,183.32/329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.27

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