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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.47, 498.71 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.47, 498.71 and 116.04 is: 174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.47 : 498.71 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.47/498.71 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.47x = 498.71 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.47x = 57,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,870.31/332.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.06

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