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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.04, 496.58 and 114.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.04, 496.58 and 114.59 is: 171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.04 : 496.58 = 114.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.04/496.58 = 114.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.04x = 496.58 × 114.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.04x = 56,900.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,900.05/331.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.89

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