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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.03, 497.81 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.03, 497.81 and 158.73 is: 237.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.03 : 497.81 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.03/497.81 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.03x = 497.81 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.03x = 79,015.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,015.91/332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.98

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