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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.17, 495.33 and 124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.17, 495.33 and 124.73 is: 187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.17 : 495.33 = 124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.17/495.33 = 124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.17x = 495.33 × 124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.17x = 61,782.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,782.51/330.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.12

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