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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.15, 498.09 and 112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.15, 498.09 and 112.71 is: 169.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.15 : 498.09 = 112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.15/498.09 = 112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.15x = 498.09 × 112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.15x = 56,139.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,139.16/332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.02

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