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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.95, 497.91 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.95, 497.91 and 115.53 is: 173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.95 : 497.91 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.95/497.91 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.95x = 497.91 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.95x = 57,522.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,522.11/331.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.29

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