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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.73, 498.93 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.73, 498.93 and 116.28 is: 174.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.73 : 498.93 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.73/498.93 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.73x = 498.93 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.73x = 58,015.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,015.58/332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.36

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