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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.84, 497.63 and 109.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.84, 497.63 and 109.42 is: 164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.84 : 497.63 = 109.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.84/497.63 = 109.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.84x = 497.63 × 109.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.84x = 54,452.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,452.71/331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.09

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