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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.28, 495.27 and 176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.28, 495.27 and 176.17 is: 264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.28 : 495.27 = 176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.28/495.27 = 176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.28x = 495.27 × 176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.28x = 87,253.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,253.00/330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.18

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