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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.06, 495.05 and 86.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.06, 495.05 and 86.57 is: 129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.06 : 495.05 = 86.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.06/495.05 = 86.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.06x = 495.05 × 86.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.06x = 42,856.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,856.05/330.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.84

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