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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 498.62 and 113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 498.62 and 113.06 is: 169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 498.62 = 113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/498.62 = 113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 498.62 × 113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 56,373.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,373.98/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.60

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