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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.80, 499.18 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.80, 499.18 and 116.44 is: 174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.80 : 499.18 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.80/499.18 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.80x = 499.18 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.80x = 58,124.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,124.52/332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.65

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