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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.97, 499.53 and 113.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.97, 499.53 and 113.61 is: 170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.97 : 499.53 = 113.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.97/499.53 = 113.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.97x = 499.53 × 113.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.97x = 56,751.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,751.60/332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.44

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