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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.76, 497.89 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.76, 497.89 and 123.72 is: 185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.76 : 497.89 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.76/497.89 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.76x = 497.89 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.76x = 61,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,598.64/331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.67

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