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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.74, 499.00 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.74, 499.00 and 116.27 is: 174.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.74 : 499.00 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.74/499.00 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.74x = 499.00 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.74x = 58,015.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,015.94/332.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.36

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