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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.72, 499.16 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.72, 499.16 and 113.36 is: 170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.72 : 499.16 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.72/499.16 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.72x = 499.16 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.72x = 56,584.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,584.78/332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.07

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