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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.98, 494.96 and 124.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.98, 494.96 and 124.55 is: 186.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.98 : 494.96 = 124.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.98/494.96 = 124.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.98x = 494.96 × 124.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.98x = 61,645.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,645.10/329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.82

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