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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.66, 499.13 and 116.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.66, 499.13 and 116.25 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.66 : 499.13 = 116.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.66/499.13 = 116.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.66x = 499.13 × 116.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.66x = 58,023.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,023.28/332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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