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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.71, 497.60 and 112.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.71, 497.60 and 112.33 is: 168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.71 : 497.60 = 112.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.71/497.60 = 112.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.71x = 497.60 × 112.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.71x = 55,895.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,895.41/331.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.51

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