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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.84, 499.34 and 116.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.84, 499.34 and 116.42 is: 174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.84 : 499.34 = 116.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.84/499.34 = 116.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.84x = 499.34 × 116.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.84x = 58,130.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,130.96/332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.65

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