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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.35, 496.69 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.35, 496.69 and 114.77 is: 172.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.35 : 496.69 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.35/496.69 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.35x = 496.69 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.35x = 57,005.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,005.11/331.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.04

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