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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.67, 497.17 and 115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.67, 497.17 and 115.06 is: 172.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.67 : 497.17 = 115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.67/497.17 = 115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.67x = 497.17 × 115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.67x = 57,204.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,204.38/331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.47

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