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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.71, 499.11 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.71, 499.11 and 116.26 is: 174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.71 : 499.11 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.71/499.11 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.71x = 499.11 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.71x = 58,026.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,026.53/332.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.41

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