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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.75, 499.13 and 104.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.75, 499.13 and 104.75 is: 157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.75 : 499.13 = 104.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.75/499.13 = 104.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.75x = 499.13 × 104.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.75x = 52,283.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,283.34/332.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.13

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