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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.70, 498.90 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.70, 498.90 and 116.16 is: 174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.70 : 498.90 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.70/498.90 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.70x = 498.90 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.70x = 57,952.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,952.22/332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.19

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