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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.57, 498.93 and 104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.57, 498.93 and 104.57 is: 156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.57 : 498.93 = 104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.57/498.93 = 104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.57x = 498.93 × 104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.57x = 52,170.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,170.09/332.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.87

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