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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.55, 497.34 and 115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.55, 497.34 and 115.13 is: 172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.55 : 497.34 = 115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.55/497.34 = 115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.55x = 497.34 × 115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.55x = 57,258.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,258.75/331.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.70

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