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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.92, 497.54 and 115.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.92, 497.54 and 115.31 is: 172.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.92 : 497.54 = 115.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.92/497.54 = 115.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.92x = 497.54 × 115.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.92x = 57,372.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,372.87/331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.85

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