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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.80, 498.81 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.80, 498.81 and 116.26 is: 174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.80 : 498.81 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.80/498.81 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.80x = 498.81 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.80x = 57,991.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,991.65/332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.25

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