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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.66, 499.04 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.66, 499.04 and 116.18 is: 174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.66 : 499.04 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.66/499.04 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.66x = 499.04 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.66x = 57,978.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,978.47/332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.29

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