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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.13, 498.20 and 115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.13, 498.20 and 115.71 is: 173.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.13 : 498.20 = 115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.13/498.20 = 115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.13x = 498.20 × 115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.13x = 57,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,646.72/332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.57

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