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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.58, 498.70 and 113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.58, 498.70 and 113.14 is: 169.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.58 : 498.70 = 113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.58/498.70 = 113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.58x = 498.70 × 113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.58x = 56,422.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,422.92/332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.65

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