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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.07, 496.67 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.07, 496.67 and 114.62 is: 171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.07 : 496.67 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.07/496.67 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.07x = 496.67 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.07x = 56,925.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,925.26/331.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.95

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