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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.78, 497.76 and 112.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.78, 497.76 and 112.42 is: 168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.78 : 497.76 = 112.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.78/497.76 = 112.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.78x = 497.76 × 112.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.78x = 55,958.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,958.18/331.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.66

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