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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.58, 498.90 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.58, 498.90 and 116.13 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.58 : 498.90 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.58/498.90 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.58x = 498.90 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.58x = 57,937.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,937.26/332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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