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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.77, 499.16 and 159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.77, 499.16 and 159.46 is: 239.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.77 : 499.16 = 159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.77/499.16 = 159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.77x = 499.16 × 159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.77x = 79,596.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,596.05/332.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.19

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