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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.94, 499.34 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.94, 499.34 and 116.48 is: 174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.94 : 499.34 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.94/499.34 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.94x = 499.34 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.94x = 58,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,163.12/332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.70

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