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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.14, 455.58 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.14, 455.58 and 180.76 is: 249.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.14 : 455.58 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.14/455.58 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.14x = 455.58 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.14x = 82,347.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,347.46/330.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.43

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