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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.15, 497.79 and 158.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.15, 497.79 and 158.67 is: 237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.15 : 497.79 = 158.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.15/497.79 = 158.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.15x = 497.79 × 158.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.15x = 78,984.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,984.34/332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.80

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