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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.13, 498.37 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.13, 498.37 and 161.13 is: 241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.13 : 498.37 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.13/498.37 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.13x = 498.37 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.13x = 80,299.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,299.87/332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.78

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