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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.78, 497.54 and 115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.78, 497.54 and 115.28 is: 172.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.78 : 497.54 = 115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.78/497.54 = 115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.78x = 497.54 × 115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.78x = 57,356.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,356.41/331.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.87

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