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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.77, 497.54 and 97.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.77, 497.54 and 97.45 is: 146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.77 : 497.54 = 97.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.77/497.54 = 97.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.77x = 497.54 × 97.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.77x = 48,482.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,482.30/331.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.13

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