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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.46, 497.16 and 115.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.46, 497.16 and 115.01 is: 172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.46 : 497.16 = 115.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.46/497.16 = 115.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.46x = 497.16 × 115.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.46x = 57,178.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,178.37/331.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.50

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