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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.38, 496.98 and 175.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.38, 496.98 and 175.17 is: 262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.38 : 496.98 = 175.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.38/496.98 = 175.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.38x = 496.98 × 175.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.38x = 87,057.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,057.85/331.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.71

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