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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.67, 497.53 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.67, 497.53 and 115.27 is: 172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.67 : 497.53 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.67/497.53 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.67x = 497.53 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.67x = 57,347.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,347.80/331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.91

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