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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.93, 497.92 and 115.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.93, 497.92 and 115.49 is: 173.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.93 : 497.92 = 115.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.93/497.92 = 115.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.93x = 497.92 × 115.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.93x = 57,504.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,504.78/331.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.24

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