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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.59, 497.41 and 115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.59, 497.41 and 115.19 is: 172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.59 : 497.41 = 115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.59/497.41 = 115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.59x = 497.41 × 115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.59x = 57,295.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,295.75/331.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.79

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