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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.77, 497.70 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.77, 497.70 and 115.32 is: 173.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.77 : 497.70 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.77/497.70 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.77x = 497.70 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.77x = 57,394.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,394.76/331.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.00

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