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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.71, 499.10 and 113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.71, 499.10 and 113.33 is: 170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.71 : 499.10 = 113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.71/499.10 = 113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.71x = 499.10 × 113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.71x = 56,563.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,563.00/332.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.01

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