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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.65, 499.02 and 116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.65, 499.02 and 116.17 is: 174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.65 : 499.02 = 116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.65/499.02 = 116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.65x = 499.02 × 116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.65x = 57,971.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,971.15/332.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.27

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