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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.90, 499.37 and 116.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.90, 499.37 and 116.45 is: 174.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.90 : 499.37 = 116.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.90/499.37 = 116.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.90x = 499.37 × 116.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.90x = 58,151.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,151.64/332.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.68

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