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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.15, 495.24 and 124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.15, 495.24 and 124.71 is: 187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.15 : 495.24 = 124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.15/495.24 = 124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.15x = 495.24 × 124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.15x = 61,761.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,761.38/330.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.07

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