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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.73, 499.23 and 116.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.73, 499.23 and 116.33 is: 174.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.73 : 499.23 = 116.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.73/499.23 = 116.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.73x = 499.23 × 116.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.73x = 58,072.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,072.93/332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.53

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