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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.12, 494.96 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.12, 494.96 and 113.68 is: 170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.12 : 494.96 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.12/494.96 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.12x = 494.96 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.12x = 56,267.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,267.05/330.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.44

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