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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.61, 498.83 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.61, 498.83 and 127.17 is: 190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.61 : 498.83 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.61/498.83 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.61x = 498.83 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.61x = 63,434.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,434.53/332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.71

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