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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.30, 495.36 and 165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.30, 495.36 and 165.70 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.30 : 495.36 = 165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.30/495.36 = 165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.30x = 495.36 × 165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.30x = 82,081.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,081.15/330.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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