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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.73, 497.10 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.73, 497.10 and 175.13 is: 262.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.73 : 497.10 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.73/497.10 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.73x = 497.10 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.73x = 87,054.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,054.64/331.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.43

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