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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.62, 497.34 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.62, 497.34 and 115.08 is: 172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.62 : 497.34 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.62/497.34 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.62x = 497.34 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.62x = 57,233.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,233.89/331.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.59

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