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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.17, 498.28 and 115.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.17, 498.28 and 115.77 is: 173.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.17 : 498.28 = 115.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.17/498.28 = 115.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.17x = 498.28 × 115.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.17x = 57,683.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,683.38/332.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.66

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