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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.27, 497.02 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.27, 497.02 and 112 is: 168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.27 : 497.02 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.27/497.02 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.27x = 497.02 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.27x = 55,666.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,666.24/331.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.04

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