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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.21, 495.31 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.21, 495.31 and 113.78 is: 170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.21 : 495.31 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.21/495.31 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.21x = 495.31 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.21x = 56,355.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,355.80/330.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.67

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