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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.93, 499.40 and 116.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.93, 499.40 and 116.57 is: 174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.93 : 499.40 = 116.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.93/499.40 = 116.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.93x = 499.40 × 116.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.93x = 58,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,214.48/332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.86

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