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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.47, 498.53 and 113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.47, 498.53 and 113.02 is: 169.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.47 : 498.53 = 113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.47/498.53 = 113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.47x = 498.53 × 113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.47x = 56,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,343.86/332.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.47

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