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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.94, 499.30 and 113.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.94, 499.30 and 113.53 is: 170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.94 : 499.30 = 113.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.94/499.30 = 113.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.94x = 499.30 × 113.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.94x = 56,683.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,683.53/332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.25

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