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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.12, 496.76 and 114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.12, 496.76 and 114.70 is: 172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.12 : 496.76 = 114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.12/496.76 = 114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.12x = 496.76 × 114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.12x = 56,978.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,978.37/331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.08

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