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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.10, 498.37 and 115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.10, 498.37 and 115.67 is: 173.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.10 : 498.37 = 115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.10/498.37 = 115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.10x = 498.37 × 115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.10x = 57,648.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,648.33/332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.59

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