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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.20, 495.25 and 86.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.20, 495.25 and 86.74 is: 130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.20 : 495.25 = 86.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.20/495.25 = 86.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.20x = 495.25 × 86.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.20x = 42,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,957.99/330.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.10

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