Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 495 and 102
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 330, 495 and 102 is: 153
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330 : 495 = 102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330/495 = 102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330x = 495 × 102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330x = 50,490 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,490/330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153
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