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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.58, 497.21 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.58, 497.21 and 112.14 is: 168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.58 : 497.21 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.58/497.21 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.58x = 497.21 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.58x = 55,756.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,756.57/331.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.15

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