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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.94, 497.57 and 112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.94, 497.57 and 112.40 is: 168.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.94 : 497.57 = 112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.94/497.57 = 112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.94x = 497.57 × 112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.94x = 55,927.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,927.55/331.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.49

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