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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.91, 499.28 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.91, 499.28 and 116.46 is: 174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.91 : 499.28 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.91/499.28 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.91x = 499.28 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.91x = 58,145.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,145.57/332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.66

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