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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.10, 496.78 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.10, 496.78 and 114.56 is: 171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.10 : 496.78 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.10/496.78 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.10x = 496.78 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.10x = 56,908.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,908.35/331.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.88

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