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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.12, 495.32 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.12, 495.32 and 176.13 is: 264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.12 : 495.32 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.12/495.32 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.12x = 495.32 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.12x = 87,239.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,239.83/330.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.27

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