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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.02, 496.50 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.02, 496.50 and 114.54 is: 171.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.02 : 496.50 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.02/496.50 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.02x = 496.50 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.02x = 56,869.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,869.11/331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.80

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