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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.51, 498.74 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.51, 498.74 and 113.12 is: 169.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.51 : 498.74 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.51/498.74 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.51x = 498.74 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.51x = 56,414.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,414.69/332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.66

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