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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.61, 498.72 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.61, 498.72 and 113.13 is: 169.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.61 : 498.72 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.61/498.72 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.61x = 498.72 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.61x = 56,420.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,420.19/332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.63

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