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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.58, 499.01 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.58, 499.01 and 124.48 is: 186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.58 : 499.01 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.58/499.01 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.58x = 499.01 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.58x = 62,116.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,116.77/332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.77

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