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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.19, 496.83 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.19, 496.83 and 114.75 is: 172.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.19 : 496.83 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.19/496.83 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.19x = 496.83 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.19x = 57,011.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,011.24/331.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.14

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