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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.11, 496.71 and 114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.11, 496.71 and 114.63 is: 171.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.11 : 496.71 = 114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.11/496.71 = 114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.11x = 496.71 × 114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.11x = 56,937.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,937.87/331.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.96

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