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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.84, 498.66 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.84, 498.66 and 159.68 is: 239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.84 : 498.66 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.84/498.66 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.84x = 498.66 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.84x = 79,626.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,626.03/332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.23

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