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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.34, 498.52 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.34, 498.52 and 115.90 is: 173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.34 : 498.52 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.34/498.52 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.34x = 498.52 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.34x = 57,778.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,778.47/332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.85

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