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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.72, 497.26 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.72, 497.26 and 115.16 is: 172.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.72 : 497.26 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.72/497.26 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.72x = 497.26 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.72x = 57,264.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,264.46/331.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.63

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