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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.98, 497.67 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.98, 497.67 and 115.52 is: 173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.98 : 497.67 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.98/497.67 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.98x = 497.67 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.98x = 57,488.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,488.35/331.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.17

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