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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.04, 495.10 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.04, 495.10 and 159 is: 238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.04 : 495.10 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.04/495.10 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.04x = 495.10 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.04x = 78,720.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,720.90/330.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.52

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