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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.50, 498.72 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.50, 498.72 and 116.08 is: 174.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.50 : 498.72 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.50/498.72 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.50x = 498.72 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.50x = 57,891.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,891.42/332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.11

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