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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.14, 496.77 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.14, 496.77 and 114.66 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.14 : 496.77 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.14/496.77 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.14x = 496.77 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.14x = 56,959.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,959.65/331.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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