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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.87, 499.20 and 116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.87, 499.20 and 116.51 is: 174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.87 : 499.20 = 116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.87/499.20 = 116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.87x = 499.20 × 116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.87x = 58,159.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,159.30/332.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.72

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