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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.71, 497.39 and 177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.71, 497.39 and 177.59 is: 266.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.71 : 497.39 = 177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.71/497.39 = 177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.71x = 497.39 × 177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.71x = 88,333.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,333.18/331.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.30

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