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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.20, 498.54 and 115.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.20, 498.54 and 115.96 is: 174.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.20 : 498.54 = 115.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.20/498.54 = 115.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.20x = 498.54 × 115.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.20x = 57,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,810.70/332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.02

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