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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.98, 499.31 and 116.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.98, 499.31 and 116.53 is: 174.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.98 : 499.31 = 116.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.98/499.31 = 116.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.98x = 499.31 × 116.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.98x = 58,184.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,184.01/332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.74

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