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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.52, 498.45 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.52, 498.45 and 115.98 is: 173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.52 : 498.45 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.52/498.45 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.52x = 498.45 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.52x = 57,810.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,810.23/332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.85

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