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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.03, 498.17 and 115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.03, 498.17 and 115.63 is: 173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.03 : 498.17 = 115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.03/498.17 = 115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.03x = 498.17 × 115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.03x = 57,603.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,603.40/332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.49

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