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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.84, 497.16 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.84, 497.16 and 158.68 is: 237.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.84 : 497.16 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.84/497.16 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.84x = 497.16 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.84x = 78,889.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,889.35/331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.73

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