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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.75, 499.13 and 116.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.75, 499.13 and 116.33 is: 174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.75 : 499.13 = 116.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.75/499.13 = 116.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.75x = 499.13 × 116.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.75x = 58,063.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,063.79/332.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.50

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