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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.97, 499.47 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.97, 499.47 and 116.58 is: 174.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.97 : 499.47 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.97/499.47 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.97x = 499.47 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.97x = 58,228.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,228.21/332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.88

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