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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.52, 497.08 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.52, 497.08 and 177.28 is: 265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.52 : 497.08 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.52/497.08 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.52x = 497.08 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.52x = 88,122.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,122.34/331.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.81

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