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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.26, 496.90 and 112.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.26, 496.90 and 112.13 is: 168.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.26 : 496.90 = 112.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.26/496.90 = 112.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.26x = 496.90 × 112.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.26x = 55,719.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,719.08/331.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.20

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