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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.10, 498.12 and 115.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.10, 498.12 and 115.65 is: 173.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.10 : 498.12 = 115.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.10/498.12 = 115.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.10x = 498.12 × 115.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.10x = 57,607.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,607.58/332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.46

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