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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.78, 499.16 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.78, 499.16 and 116.34 is: 174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.78 : 499.16 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.78/499.16 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.78x = 499.16 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.78x = 58,072.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,072.27/332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.51

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