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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.68, 497.50 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.68, 497.50 and 115.24 is: 172.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.68 : 497.50 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.68/497.50 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.68x = 497.50 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.68x = 57,331.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,331.90/331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.85

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