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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.77, 499.38 and 116.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.77, 499.38 and 116.35 is: 174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.77 : 499.38 = 116.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.77/499.38 = 116.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.77x = 499.38 × 116.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.77x = 58,101.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,101.61/332.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.60

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