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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.20, 495.35 and 113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.20, 495.35 and 113.72 is: 170.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.20 : 495.35 = 113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.20/495.35 = 113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.20x = 495.35 × 113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.20x = 56,328.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,328.16/330.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.59

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