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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.67, 497.10 and 115.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.67, 497.10 and 115.00 is: 172.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.67 : 497.10 = 115.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.67/497.10 = 115.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.67x = 497.10 × 115.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.67x = 57,165.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,165.69/331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.36

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