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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.48, 498.81 and 116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.48, 498.81 and 116.07 is: 174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.48 : 498.81 = 116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.48/498.81 = 116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.48x = 498.81 × 116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.48x = 57,896.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,896.88/332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.14

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