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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.06, 495.09 and 86.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.06, 495.09 and 86.58 is: 129.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.06 : 495.09 = 86.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.06/495.09 = 86.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.06x = 495.09 × 86.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.06x = 42,864.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,864.89/330.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.87

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