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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.45, 498.67 and 116.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.45, 498.67 and 116.03 is: 174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.45 : 498.67 = 116.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.45/498.67 = 116.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.45x = 498.67 × 116.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.45x = 57,857.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,857.61/332.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.03

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