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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 499.05 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 499.05 and 116.19 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 499.05 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/499.05 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 499.05 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 57,984.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,984.62/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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