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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.76, 497.68 and 112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.76, 497.68 and 112.39 is: 168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.76 : 497.68 = 112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.76/497.68 = 112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.76x = 497.68 × 112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.76x = 55,932.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,932.73/331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.59

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