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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.57, 498.92 and 116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.57, 498.92 and 116.12 is: 174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.57 : 498.92 = 116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.57/498.92 = 116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.57x = 498.92 × 116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.57x = 57,931.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,931.52/332.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.20

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