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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.59, 497.24 and 177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.59, 497.24 and 177.22 is: 265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.59 : 497.24 = 177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.59/497.24 = 177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.59x = 497.24 × 177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.59x = 88,120.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,120.87/331.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.75

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