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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.02, 498.03 and 115.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.02, 498.03 and 115.59 is: 173.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.02 : 498.03 = 115.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.02/498.03 = 115.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.02x = 498.03 × 115.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.02x = 57,569.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,569.37/332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.39

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