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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.04, 497.74 and 158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.04, 497.74 and 158.72 is: 237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.04 : 497.74 = 158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.04/497.74 = 158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.04x = 497.74 × 158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.04x = 79,001.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,001.29/332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.93

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