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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.77, 499.17 and 101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.77, 499.17 and 101.66 is: 152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.77 : 499.17 = 101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.77/499.17 = 101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.77x = 499.17 × 101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.77x = 50,745.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,745.62/332.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.50

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