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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.06, 497.96 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.06, 497.96 and 123.76 is: 185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.06 : 497.96 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.06/497.96 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.06x = 497.96 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.06x = 61,627.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,627.53/332.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.59

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