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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.83, 499.25 and 116.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.83, 499.25 and 116.41 is: 174.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.83 : 499.25 = 116.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.83/499.25 = 116.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.83x = 499.25 × 116.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.83x = 58,117.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,117.69/332.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.62

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