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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.50, 498.83 and 104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.50, 498.83 and 104.50 is: 156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.50 : 498.83 = 104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.50/498.83 = 104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.50x = 498.83 × 104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.50x = 52,127.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,127.74/332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.78

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