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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.63, 498.95 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.63, 498.95 and 104.63 is: 156.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.63 : 498.95 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.63/498.95 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.63x = 498.95 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.63x = 52,202.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,202.12/332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.94

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