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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.59, 498.90 and 110.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.59, 498.90 and 110.27 is: 165.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.59 : 498.90 = 110.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.59/498.90 = 110.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.59x = 498.90 × 110.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.59x = 55,013.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,013.70/332.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.41

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