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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.17, 495.24 and 124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.17, 495.24 and 124.66 is: 186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.17 : 495.24 = 124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.17/495.24 = 124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.17x = 495.24 × 124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.17x = 61,736.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,736.62/330.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.98

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