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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.19, 498.20 and 112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.19, 498.20 and 112.81 is: 169.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.19 : 498.20 = 112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.19/498.20 = 112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.19x = 498.20 × 112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.19x = 56,201.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,201.94/332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.19

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