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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.10, 496.62 and 114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.10, 496.62 and 114.65 is: 171.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.10 : 496.62 = 114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.10/496.62 = 114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.10x = 496.62 × 114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.10x = 56,935.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,935.00/331.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.96

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