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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.96, 494.97 and 124.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.96, 494.97 and 124.79 is: 187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.96 : 494.97 = 124.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.96/494.97 = 124.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.96x = 494.97 × 124.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.96x = 61,767.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,767.31/329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.20

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