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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.17, 494.90 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.17, 494.90 and 175.94 is: 263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.17 : 494.90 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.17/494.90 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.17x = 494.90 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.17x = 87,072.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,072.71/330.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.72

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