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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.05, 498.09 and 158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.05, 498.09 and 158.74 is: 238.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.05 : 498.09 = 158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.05/498.09 = 158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.05x = 498.09 × 158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.05x = 79,066.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,066.81/332.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.12

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