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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.92, 498.06 and 115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.92, 498.06 and 115.56 is: 173.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.92 : 498.06 = 115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.92/498.06 = 115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.92x = 498.06 × 115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.92x = 57,555.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,555.81/331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.40

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