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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.10, 495.14 and 86.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.10, 495.14 and 86.63 is: 129.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.10 : 495.14 = 86.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.10/495.14 = 86.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.10x = 495.14 × 86.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.10x = 42,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,891.72/330.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.94

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