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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.75, 497.63 and 115.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.75, 497.63 and 115.33 is: 173.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.75 : 497.63 = 115.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.75/497.63 = 115.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.75x = 497.63 × 115.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.75x = 57,391.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,391.67/331.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.00

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