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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.49, 498.83 and 116.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.49, 498.83 and 116.09 is: 174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.49 : 498.83 = 116.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.49/498.83 = 116.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.49x = 498.83 × 116.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.49x = 57,906.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,906.10/332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.16

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