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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.11, 496.62 and 111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.11, 496.62 and 111.70 is: 167.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.11 : 496.62 = 111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.11/496.62 = 111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.11x = 496.62 × 111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.11x = 55,472.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,472.45/331.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.53

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