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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.84, 499.37 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.84, 499.37 and 116.37 is: 174.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.84 : 499.37 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.84/499.37 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.84x = 499.37 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.84x = 58,111.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,111.11/332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.59

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