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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.58, 498.87 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.58, 498.87 and 116.16 is: 174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.58 : 498.87 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.58/498.87 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.58x = 498.87 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.58x = 57,946.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,946.87/332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.23

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