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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.95, 499.36 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.95, 499.36 and 113.56 is: 170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.95 : 499.36 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.95/499.36 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.95x = 499.36 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.95x = 56,707.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,707.32/332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.32

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