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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.53, 497.40 and 115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.53, 497.40 and 115.13 is: 172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.53 : 497.40 = 115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.53/497.40 = 115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.53x = 497.40 × 115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.53x = 57,262.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,262.74/331.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.72

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