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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.69, 497.64 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.69, 497.64 and 115.27 is: 172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.69 : 497.64 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.69/497.64 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.69x = 497.64 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.69x = 57,362.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,362.96/331.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.94

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