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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.84, 497.87 and 112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.84, 497.87 and 112.49 is: 168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.84 : 497.87 = 112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.84/497.87 = 112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.84x = 497.87 × 112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.84x = 56,004.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,004.83/331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.77

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